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Which subject	Psychology
What topic	memory
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Memory in Psychology

Topic

Memory

Objectives

• Understand the different types of memory (sensory, short-term, and long-term).
• Explain the processes involved in encoding, storage, and retrieval of memories.
• Analyze factors that can influence memory retention and recall.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and slides on memory types and processes
• Handouts summarizing key concepts
• Short video on memory functions
• Memory quiz for formative assessment

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Psychology

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Psychology, focusing on cognitive processes related to memory, including the identification and classification of different types of memory.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Memory	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of memory, its significance in psychology, and outline lesson objectives.
2	Types of Memory	10 mins	Explain the three types of memory: sensory, short-term, and long-term, using slides and examples.
3	Memory Processes	10 mins	Discuss the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval using engaging visuals. Include a video.
4	Factors Influencing Memory	3 mins	Overview of aspects that affect memory retention (e.g., emotion, context, rehearsal).
5	Formative Assessment	2 mins	Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of memory concepts covered in the lesson.

Assessment

• Informal: Observation of participation during discussions.
• Formal: Collect and review quizzes at the end of the lesson to evaluate understanding (students will not present answers).

Homework

• Assign reading from the textbook on the chapter covering memory processes, with a focus on retrieval techniques and their applications.

Reflection (for Teacher)

• What worked well in the lesson?
• Were students engaged and did they meet the learning objectives?
• Consider adjustments for future lessons based on observations.

Lesson script