PSY 3105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Interlocking, Progressive Education, Psych

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3105
• Professor: Philip Wall

Document Summary

Psych adolescence: midterm = first 6 chapters 50 mc, 4/5 questions chap 1, no short answer, 2 short answer. School/class size: larger secondary schools; thousands of students, smaller schools are safer, more engaging and personal (causes more participation, but smaller high schools have limited benefits, curriculum is more focused (learn stuff that has more funding) Thursday, march 31, y: making school safe for learning (safe from bullying, etc) After-school programs: after school hours & high risk behaviours, organized activities lower risk, have positive effects, participants feel competent, happier, less bored, opportunity to explore interests, develop social skills. The role of mentors: mentor = non-family adult w personal connection, teaches skills, promotes competence, offers support, encouragement, trust, mutual respect, emotional bond, social capital = access to social, professional relationships, mentors less available. Students who work: many canadian high school students work part time. 4: boys work an avg of 14. 5hrs/week; girls work avg of 13. 6hrs/week.