Psychology
This course introduces the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. With the National Teaching Psychology Standards at its core, participants will explore the scientific study of psychology through the seven identified domains. Content core concepts, and AP psychology test structure will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the essay portion. Projects and activities that build content and the development of scientific attitudes and skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, and literacy will be shared and developed.
Nancy Fenton
Ms. Fenton has been teaching Psychology since 2004 and currently teaches at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She has a master's degree in Psychology and has been an AP Reader since 2008. She is the co-author of the review book AP Psychology All Access. In 2013 she was awarded the American Psychological Associations' Teachers of Psychology on Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Excellence in Teaching Award.