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Which subject	Psychology
What topic	Cognition - Introduction to the cognitive approach
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Cognition - Introduction to the Cognitive Approach

Objectives

• Understand the basic principles of the cognitive approach in psychology.
• Identify key figures and experiments that shaped cognitive psychology.
• Explore the relevance of cognitive processes in everyday life.
• Develop critical thinking skills related to cognitive theories.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and laptop for presentation
• Handouts summarizing cognitive psychology concepts
• Video clip illustrating cognitive processes
• Quiz for post-lesson review

Grade/Age Group

Year 11 (16-17 years old)

Subject

Psychology

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Cognition	5 minutes	Briefly explain what cognition means and its importance in psychology.
2	Key Figures	7 minutes	Introduce pivotal figures (e.g., Piaget, Beck) and their contributions.
3	Cognitive Processes	8 minutes	Discuss various cognitive processes (e.g., perception, memory, thinking) with examples.
4	Video Clip	5 minutes	Show a short video that illustrates cognitive processes in action.
5	Class Discussion	3 minutes	Facilitate a group discussion about the importance of cognition in real life.
6	Summarization and Q&A	2 minutes	Recap key points and invite any quick questions from students.
7	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Explain the homework assignment to reinforce lesson concepts without presentation.

Homework

• Assign a written reflection on how cognitive processes influence their personal decision-making. Students are to submit the homework online for feedback without needing to present it to the class.

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