Learning Intention: To understand and compare different treatments for psychological disorders.

Success Criteria: 1. Identify and describe at least three different treatments for psychological disorders. 2. Compare and contrast the effectiveness and limitations of each treatment. 3. Apply the knowledge gained to analyze a case study and recommend an appropriate treatment.

Vocabulary Bank: 1. Psychological disorders 2. Psychotherapy 3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 4. Medication 5. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 6. Psychosurgery 7. Group therapy 8. Alternative therapies 9. Effectiveness 10. Limitations

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and briefly explain the topic of the lesson: different treatments for psychological disorders. 2. Share the learning intention and success criteria with the class.

Main Activity (40 minutes):

Step 1: Vocabulary Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Present the vocabulary bank to the students. 2. Discuss the meaning and importance of each term. 3. Encourage students to ask questions and provide examples to ensure understanding.

Step 2: Presentation on Different Treatments (15 minutes): 1. Provide a brief overview of at least three different treatments for psychological disorders, such as psychotherapy, medication, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), psychosurgery, and group therapy. 2. Explain the basic principles and techniques used in each treatment. 3. Highlight the benefits and limitations of each treatment option.

Step 3: Case Study Analysis (15 minutes): 1. Distribute a case study to each student or group of students. 2. Instruct students to read the case study and identify the psychological disorder presented. 3. Ask students to analyze the case study and recommend an appropriate treatment based on their understanding of the different treatments discussed. 4. Encourage students to consider the effectiveness and limitations of each treatment option before making their recommendation.

Step 4: Group Discussion (5 minutes): 1. Facilitate a class discussion where students share their recommended treatments and reasoning behind their choices. 2. Encourage students to respectfully debate and challenge each other’s recommendations. 3. Summarize the main points discussed and emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors when choosing a treatment for psychological disorders.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Recap the main concepts covered in the lesson. 2. Review the success criteria and ask students to reflect on their progress. 3. Provide an opportunity for students to ask any remaining questions or seek clarification on the topic. 4. Assign a follow-up activity, such as a short reflection or research task, to reinforce the lesson’s content.

Note: The duration of each step can be adjusted based on the pace and engagement of the class.