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This document outlines a psychology unit on the psychodynamic perspective of life span development. It includes objectives for students to understand major theorists like Freud and Erikson and apply their theories to real-world examples. A key question is how understanding theoretical frameworks can shape students' views on development. Students will learn about aspects of psychodynamic theories through presentations and discussions, then work in groups to apply the perspective to case studies and present their analyses.

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This document outlines a psychology unit on the psychodynamic perspective of life span development. It includes objectives for students to understand major theorists like Freud and Erikson and apply their theories to real-world examples. A key question is how understanding theoretical frameworks can shape students' views on development. Students will learn about aspects of psychodynamic theories through presentations and discussions, then work in groups to apply the perspective to case studies and present their analyses.

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Psychology, Grades 9-12

Life Span Development Unit


Lesson: The Psychodynamic Perspective
Objectives:
1. Student can define the major characteristics of the Psychodynamic Perspective.
2. Student can identify the theorists that most notably represent this perspective.
3. Student can explain Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory.
4. Student can explain Eriksons Psychosocial Theory.
5. Student can apply each of these theories to real world examples.
6. Student can use their knowledge of these theories to assess what is and is not still relevant to the
field of Psychology.
Overarching Essential Question (student should be able to address this after completing the
entire unit):
Why is it important to understand the major theoretical frameworks of life span development; how can this
understanding shape each students views on development?
Essential Question:
What characteristics define the Psychodynamic Perspective of Life Span Development? How do we
determine what makes a theory good?
Focus Question:
What aspects of the theories within this perspective are still useful today? Why are some aspects of the
theories more useful than others?
Learning Methodology:
1. Students will view HaikuDeck presentation in order to gain a basic knowledge of the theory, and its
components.
2. Students will form groups, and discuss amongst themselves what aspects of the theory are still
useful today. The teacher will bring the discussion full circle by asking for feedback from each
group and providing clarification and additional information when needed.
3. Students will remain in groups and read over their assigned case studies. They will begin
brainstorming ideas for their presentation. The teacher will check in with each group to ensure
there are no questions or concerns about the assessment project.
Assessments:
1. After each unit, students will be asked to respond to a simple poll indicating whether or not they
feel they have a good grasp of the material. The poll is not graded, rather used as a gauge to see
how effective each unit is.
2. Students will be given a case study of a child moving through stages of development, exhibiting
particular behaviors. As a group, they will use their knowledge of the Psychodynamic Perspective to
create a Prezi that explains this childs behavior from the Psychodynamic perspective. They will
present this Prezi in class for their peers.

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