The subject of psychology, which deals with human mind, behaviour and human relationship, can most appropriately lend itself to teaching with humanistic perspective. Such a perspective aims at enriching students knowledge as well as inspiring and awakening their curiosity, positive feelings, desire to learn, openness, exploration of self and others, etc. Such an approach is also conducive to their personal development and inculcation of positive attitude and love for the subjects. As for class XI students psychology will be a new subject, it would be important to dwell on the potential of the subject, it value in daily life and various career possibilities. Students, it is expected, will be made aware of the empirical nature of the discipline and the importance of adopting scientific approach in studying human behaviour. This course consists of nine chapters on topics considered essential for an introductory course in psychology like learning, thinking, memory, motivation and emotion, etc. Efforts have been made to provide linkages across and within the chapters to maintain continuity and holistic perspective. Meaningful contexts have been provided to relate the subject matter with day-to-day life.
Overview
Syllabus
Chapter No. | Module No. | Module Name
Chapter 1 | Module 1 | What is Psychology? – Part 1
Module 2 | What is Psychology? – Part 2
Module 3 | What is Psychology? – Part 3
Assignment 1
Chapter 2 | Module 4 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 1
Module 5 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 2
Module 6 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 3
Assignment 2
Chapter 3 | Module 7 | Overview of Evolution, Biological and Cultural Roots
Module 8 | Central Nervous System
Module 9 | Nervous System Overview, Peripheral Nervous System and Endocrine System
Module 10 | Socialization and Acculturation
Assignment 3
Chapter 4 | Module 11 | An Introduction to Human Development – Part 1
Module 12 | Prenatal Period; Infancy and Childhood (Physical Development) – Part 2
Module 13 | Childhood and Adolescence
Module 14 | Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age – Part 4
Assignment 4
| Final Assessment
Chapter 1 | Module 1 | What is Psychology? – Part 1
Module 2 | What is Psychology? – Part 2
Module 3 | What is Psychology? – Part 3
Assignment 1
Chapter 2 | Module 4 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 1
Module 5 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 2
Module 6 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology – Part 3
Assignment 2
Chapter 3 | Module 7 | Overview of Evolution, Biological and Cultural Roots
Module 8 | Central Nervous System
Module 9 | Nervous System Overview, Peripheral Nervous System and Endocrine System
Module 10 | Socialization and Acculturation
Assignment 3
Chapter 4 | Module 11 | An Introduction to Human Development – Part 1
Module 12 | Prenatal Period; Infancy and Childhood (Physical Development) – Part 2
Module 13 | Childhood and Adolescence
Module 14 | Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age – Part 4
Assignment 4
| Final Assessment
Taught by
Dr. Prabhat K. Mishra
