Black Friday Attention Task. I used within my teaching of the OCR Psychology A level course but can easily be used in other courses when teaching attention. I personally used this on Black Friday before introducing the key theme of attention (Moray’s core study).
Task gets students discussing what grabs attention before being given the role of a marketing executive who has to design either an email or social media advert to promote a Black Friday discount. At the end I got them to present to the class and describe the rationale behind the features of their email/advert.
My students thoroughly enjoyed this task and was a great way to discuss psychological careers.
Reliability & Validity Powerpoint/Lesson. In line with the OCR A level Psychology but most likely relevant for other courses too.
Terms defined:
Internal reliability
External reliability
Split-half reliability
Inter-rater reliability
Test-retest reliability
Construct validity
Concurrent validity
Ecological validity
Population validity
Face Validity
Criterion validity
Powerpoint includes definitions, real life/study examples, identify the type of reliability/validity activities, common misconceptions addressed, exam questions (with structure and example answers) and sort the term/word activity.
Matched Participants Design as part of unit 1 - Research Methods from the OCR A level Psychology. Most likely can be used in other courses too!
Powerpoint defines matched participants, goes through the process visually with interactive elements. Also includes a follow up example with interactive elements. Powerpoint also goes over a common misconception (matching on the IV) as well as evaluation of the experimental design.
OCR Psychology Exam Structure Posters.
3x posters outlining the structures of the exam and what students can expect from them.
I get my students to place these at the front of their revision folders!
OCR A Level Psychology Observation Content. 1 of the 4 Research Methods needed for Unit 1 - Research Methods.
Powerpoint includes answers to the observation starter (also attached), video to test observation skills, discussion activities, key terms and definitions, strengths & weaknesses as well as links to core studies and real life examples.
Unit 2 (Core Studies) 2023 Paper Self Marking/Guidance Powerpoint. OCR A Level Psychology Specification.
Powerpoint runs through guidance on structure/mark scheme for each question. Can help students write answers and/or self mark.
Areas Study Summaries in line with the OCR A level Specification.
Answer versions include descriptions of why each study links to the area.
Purchase includes variants for both use as posters and packs. The download includes:
high colour answer posters/pack
high colour student pack/template
low colour answer posters/pack
low colour student pack/template
Hopefully this gives you the options of how best to use the templates!
Areas & Perspectives in line with the OCR A level Specification.
Answer versions include principles/concepts, studies in the area/perspective and evaluation for each area/perspective.
Purchase includes variants for both use as posters and packs. The download includes:
high colour answer posters/pack
high colour student pack/template
low colour answer posters/pack
low colour student pack/template
Hopefully this gives you the options of how best to use the templates!
In line with the OCR A level Specification. Summaries of studies needed in unit 2 and unit 3.
Poster outlines what a good summary includes. Can be used in many other subjects/levels!
Issues in Mental Health Topics Summary Poster. In line with the OCR A level Specification.
Poster outlines what students will learn in each of the 3 topics.
Issues in Mental Health Topics Summary Poster. In line with the OCR A level Specification.
Poster outlines what students will learn in each of the 3 topics.
Issues in Mental Health Topics Summary Poster. In line with the OCR A level Specification.
Poster outlines what students will learn in each of the 3 topics.
Issues in Mental Health Topics Summary Poster. In line with the OCR A level Specification.
Poster outlines what students will learn in each of the 3 topics.
20x Core Study powerpoints in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification.
Powerpoints include background, key terms, study summary and evaluation. Some studies include videos, practical tasks from the study or discussion tasks.
Sperry’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Forms 1 of the 20 core studies in unit 2.
Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary, evaluation and clear explanation of the tachistoscope visual tasks.
Maguire’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Study can be referenced in unit 2 (core studies) of the course.
Powerpoint includes background, key terms, video, study summary and evaluation.
Criminal Psychology Topic 1 (Turning to Crime) Powerpoint. In line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Relevant to unit 3 sec B.
Powerpoint includes key research, discussion activities, video, additional studies, structure for evaluation and application.
Psychological Areas Summary - Powerpoints and Packs. In line with the OCR A level Specification - can be used in unit 2 (core studies).
Powerpoint runs through what you need to know for each area/perspective, example area/perspectives unit 2 questions and set up for flashcards for each area/perspective for students to complete. There are answers within the teacher version. I’ve also made this into a pdf pack for ease of use.
Resources included:
Powerpoint (student version)
Powerpoint (teacher version)
Pack (student version)
Pack (answer version)
Psychological Debates Poster in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Primarily to be used in unit 2 (core studies), but also can be referenced in unit 3 (applied psychology) and unit 1 (research methods).
Poster outlines the 8 debates and the key question for each.