A complete lesson with a Powerpoint presentation (with activities embedded) and accompanying worksheet. This is best used alongside either of the endorsed A-level Psychology text books.

Fully resourced lesson! Students should be able to outline and evaluate research designs (independent measures, repeated measures and matched pairs). The resource includes a powerpoint presentation (with activities embedded) a handout for independent work and exam questions (with answers).

The lesson starts with a review of basic research methods such as ethical guidelines, hypothesis, types of experiments, research design using 'numbered heads together'. (instructions in slide 'notes') An interactive powerpoint presentation to outline each of the 5 sampling methods required by AQA (Random, Opportunity, Volunteer, Stratified and Systematic). This is followed by an application task (worksheet provided) and an evaluation matching task (worksheet provided) both with accompanying answer

This resource includes 2-3 hours worth of activities to enable students to outline and evaluate Zimbardo study. Lesson 1: A powerpoint and video link (approx 30-40 mins) for students to gain a good understanding of the Zimbardo study. Lesson 2: A review of the video and a detailed handout of the Zimbardo study followed by a 'bingo' style activity for students to review their knowledge. Lesson 3: A powerpoint, matching activity and model essay which helps students to be able to evaluate. Students will then consolidate their knowledge through a 'spot the mistakes' activity which when complete gives them a 'model essay' which they can create their own essay plan from.

A lesson which includes a powerpoint and student worksheet. This helps students to understand/review Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development and the Biological Perspective (including Gesell's Theory of Maturation, Influence of Genetics and the influence of nervous system and endocrine system). At the end of the lesson students review the nature nurture debate and apply their knowledge of this onto the psychological perspectives

A lesson which outlines key humanist theories such as Maslow and Rogers as well as introducing students to idiographic and nomothetic methods of study. The lesson includes a card sort task, video, mini discussion tasks.

A lesson which helps students to understand what working in partnership and the holistic approach is and also to discuss possible strengths and weaknesses with each of these. The lesson which could last between 1-2 hours includes video links (Victoria Climbe and Baby P) to discuss multi-agency workings and previous failures, matching task to identify strengths and weaknesses of working in partnership and some exam questions with a brief 'writing frame' and some suggested answers.

A basic powerpoint/lesson which helps students understand learning aim A2 (Biological, e.g. understanding developmental norms, understanding genetic predisposition to certain illnesses or health-related behaviours.) This includes a number of activities including discussions to review & build upon prior knowledge (from unit 1), paired research task and some text book based work (using the Pearson Endorsed Student Text Book 1)

A lesson which helps students apply their knowledge of both the psychodynamic and humanist perspectives to H&SC. This helps students understand learning aim A2 (Psychodynamic, e.g. understanding challenging behaviour, understanding and managing anxiety AND Humanistic, e.g. empathy, respecting other individuals, active listening.) There are a range of activities including videos and application style tasks.

A full lesson which helps students achieve learning aim A2 (Application of the Cognitive, e.g. supporting individuals with learning difficulties, supporting individuals with emotional problems/depression/post-traumatic stress disorder) This lesson has a range of activities including videos, application tasks and independent research

A 1-2 hour lesson which outlines factors that might affect the development and behaviours of an individual (for example, Physical Social, Cultural & Emotional , Economic, Physical Environment, Psychological) There are a range of activities included such as videos, discussions, application style questions using the core text book. For all of these activities there are some suggested answers in the notes section of the powerpoint.

A very teacher led lesson which outline the key points with regards to information management and accountability to professional bodies.

A quiz to review Explanations of Conformity, Asch, Zimbardo, Milgram using a jeopardy format. Excellent for revision, best used as a class activity

A lesson to outline and then evaluate 2 explanations of obedience. A number of activities are included starting with a discussion based around the Nuremberg trials. This is then followed up with some teacher input and then an associated cloze activity for students. Students then complete an application style exam question (suggested answers attached). Finally there is an evaluation task where students need to use prompts to complete 'effective evaluation'. Finally students consolidate their knowledge with 'dominos' to review key terms for both the outline and evaluation of the theories. A suggested homework to review the My Lai Massacre is also included.

A lesson which outlines how to empower individuals within a H&SC setting such as promoting individualised care, promoting rights to dignity & independence, supporting beliefs, cultures and preferences. The attached powerpoint outlines all key information and the lesson ends with an exam question to put their learning into practice.

A 2 hour lesson which helps students to learn how people within H&SC settings 'ensure safety' of service users, staff and visitors. This lesson includes a a powerpoint presentation which outlines key information and some student activities including; a risk assessment, exam questions, matching task.

This lesson should take place after learning all four definitions (failure to function adequately, deviation from ideal mental health, statistical infrequency and deviation from social norms). It is designed to help students consolidate/review their knowledge of all four definitions. The lesson begins with a matching task with requires students to identify whether the evaluation points are strengths or weaknesses and more importantly which definition of abnormality they relate to. The students are required to complete an application task which requires them to read scenarios and identify which definition of abnormality would deem the behaviour abnormal and why. There are then two application style exam questions with answers (for self-assessment). Finally students one of two activities to review all definitions. ‘Numbered heads together’: (groups of 4 and ask them to number themselves 1-4. Put one of the questions on the powerpoint up and give students 1 minute to dicuss. Finally, select a number at random and one person in each group must offer some feedback. Quiz Quiz Trade: These are pre-prepared flashcards (see attached) with a question and answer. The aim is to have students work in pairs/groups to ask questions and answer questions. When they are the ‘question master’ their role is to check the respondents answer and to prompt for more information when needed.

This is a revision lesson. It is designed to help students to calculate and report the findings of the sign test as well as define and answer questions relating to type I and type 2 errors. This is a fully resourced lesson with both a presentation and student handout. The lesson starts with definitions of key terms e.g. statistical testing and probability. The powerpoint then provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to calculate the sign test and how to report the findings of the statistical test. Then students are given 2 examples of studies which require them to calculate the sign test and report their findings. An extension task is provided which requires students to report the findings of 3 other studies using the sign test. Finally students are given a definition of a type 1 and type 2 error, with 3 exam-style questions to complete(suggested answers in the ‘notes’ box on the powerpoint.