Oxford AQA A Level Psychology: WORKPLACE STRESS [3.3.4 Work and The Individual]

This fully editable lesson on Workplace Stress explores the causes and consequences of stress in the workplace, aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification. This resource equips students to critically evaluate models of workplace stress and their impact on employee well-being and performance.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Lesson Slides: Students are introduced to key models, including Karasek’s Job Demand-Control Model and Demerouti et al.'s Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model. Concepts are unpacked through clear explanations, real-world examples, and engaging Think-Pair-Share activities, such as applying the models to case studies like Mr Taylor’s Taxis or discussing the impact of individual differences like locus of control on workplace stress.

• Interactive Activities: The resource includes “Do Now” tasks to encourage initial engagement (e.g., identifying causes of workplace stress), group discussions to assess job control’s impact, and structured evaluation tasks, such as comparing the strengths and limitations of stress models. Activities incorporate application-based learning to deepen understanding.

• Evaluation and Assessment Materials: Students use worksheets to identify strengths and limitations of workplace stress theories and complete PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) paragraphs to practice critical evaluation. Exam-style practice questions, such as a 9-mark essay on the JD-R model, foster analytical skills. Structured tasks also guide students in comparing models and their implications.