Nick & Bethan Redshaw's A-Level Psychology Resources
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Nick and Bethan are co-authors of the highly successful independent learner series of student workbooks and have been teaching A level Psychology since 1999 and involved in Examining for over 15 years.
Nick and Bethan are co-authors of the highly successful independent learner series of student workbooks and have been teaching A level Psychology since 1999 and involved in Examining for over 15 years.
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This eagerly anticipated powerpoint has been produced by leading authors Nick and Bethan specifically for the AQA Psychology Specification Year 2 Psychology in Context, ISSUE, DEBATES and OPTIONS and maps onto our VERY popular Year 2 - AQA New Specification Workbook - Approaches in Psychology also available for download here on TES
This powerpoint covers;
Week 2 - The Humanistic Approach
Comparison of Approaches
Fully mapped onto the NEW Specification and SOW and has been fully crossed reference with question papers and mark schemes from Spec A, B and the New STEM. In addition includes material and terms mentioned in the SOW but not included in most 'endorsed textbooks' DOWNLOAD sit back and LIVE LIFE.
Students can also subscribe to our A Level PsychExamhelp. to receive LIVE help and feedback for more information go to our website at the right hand side of the page and contact Nick and Bethan our follow us here on TES and send us a message.
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This eagerly anticipated powerpoint has been produced by leading authors Nick and Bethan specifically for the AQA Psychology Specification Year 2 Psychology in Context, ISSUE, DEBATES and OPTIONS and maps onto our VERY popular Year 2 - AQA New Specification Workbook - Approaches in Psychology also available for download here on TES
This powerpoint covers;
Introduction to Year 2 Approaches
Week 1 - The Psychodynamic Approach
Fully mapped onto the NEW Specification and SOW and has been fully crossed reference with question papers and mark schemes from Spec A, B and the New STEM. In addition includes material and terms mentioned in the SOW but not included in most 'endorsed textbooks' DOWNLOAD sit back and LIVE LIFE.
Students can also subscribe to our A Level PsychExamhelp. to receive LIVE help and feedback for more information go to our website at the right hand side of the page and contact Nick and Bethan our follow us here on TES and send us a message.
Ideal as a starter, AFL or simply revision this crossword match's Paper 1 content on Memory - Types of Long Term Memory, episodic, semantic and procedural
Ideal as a starter, AFL or simply revision this crossword match's Paper 1 content on Memory - Features of each store in terms of coding, capacity and duration
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 02 The Learning Approaches
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. The behaviourist approach, including classical conditioning and Pavlov’s research,
operant conditioning, types of reinforcement and Skinner’s research
2. Social learning theory approach including imitation, identification, modelling, vicarious
reinforcement, the role of mediational processes and Bandura’s research
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
If you want all our resources then why not buy our Teacher Resource Pack at http://bit.ly/1SZ11Cd
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 03 The Biological Approach (inc Biopsychology)
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. The influence of genes on behaviour. Genotype and phenotype, genetic basis of behaviour, evolution and behaviour
2. The influence of biological structures on behaviour
· The divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic).
· The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons.
· The process of synaptic transmission, including reference to neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
3. The influence of neurochemistry on behaviour.
· The function of the endocrine system: glands and hormones.
· The fight or flight response including the role of adrenaline.
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
If you want all our resources then why not buy our Teacher Resource Pack at http://bit.ly/1SZ11Cd
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 04 The Cognitive Approach
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. The study of internal mental processes, the role of schema, the use of theoretical and computer models to explain and make inferences about mental processes
2. The emergence of cognitive neuroscience
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
If you want all our resources then why not buy our Teacher Resource Pack at http://bit.ly/1SZ11Cd
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 01 Experimental Methods
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. Key features of the experimental method
· The aim: stating aims, the difference between aims and hypotheses
· Hypotheses: directional and non-directional
· Variables: manipulation and control of variables, including independent, dependent, extraneous, confounding; operationalisation of variables
· Control: random allocation and counterbalancing, randomisation and
standardisation. Demand characteristics and investigator effects.
2. Experimental methods. Types of experiment, laboratory and field experiments; natural and quasi-experiments and their strengths and limitations
3. Experimental designs: repeated measures, independent groups, matched pairs
4. Pilot studies and the aims of piloting
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
If you want all our resources then why not buy our Teacher Resource Pack at http://bit.ly/1SZ11Cd
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 02 Non Experimental Methods
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. Types of observation techniques
· Naturalistic and controlled observation; covert and overt observation; participant and non-participant observation.
· Observational design: behavioural categories; event sampling; time sampling.
2. Self-report techniques
· Questionnaires; questionnaire construction, including use of open and closed questions
· Interviews; design of interviews, structured and unstructured
3. Correlations
· The difference between correlations and experiments
· Analysis of the relationship between co-variables; positive, negative and zero correlations
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
If you want all our resources then why not buy our Teacher Resource Pack at http://bit.ly/1SZ11Cd
Written by leading authors Nick and Bethan Redshaw specifically for the AQA Psychology Specification Year 2 Psychology in Context, ISSUE, DEBATES and OPTIONS and builds on their highly successful year 1 material which is also available to download here on TES (Teacher reference - I have bought your Year 1 e-workbook, which I found to be amazing! )
Option 2 Schizophrenia - Learning Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be familiar with the following:
Week 15 -The Classification of Schizophrenia
1. The Classification of schizophrenia.
2. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, including hallucinations and delusions.
3. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including speech poverty and avolition.
4. Reliability and validity in diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia, including reference to co-morbidity, culture and gender bias and symptom overlap.
Week 16 - Biological explanations for Schizophrenia
1. The Biological explanations for schizophrenia
2. Genetics
3. The dopamine hypothesis
4. Neural correlates
Week 17 - Psychological explanations for Schizophrenia
1. Psychological explanations for schizophrenia
2. Family dysfunction
3. Cognitive explanations, including dysfunctional thought processing
Week 18 - Therapies for Schizophrenia
1. Drug therapy: typical and atypical antipsychotics
2. Cognitive behaviour therapy as used in the treatment of schizophrenia
3. Family therapy as used in the treatment of schizophrenia
4. Token economies as used in the management of schizophrenia
5. The importance of an interactionist approach in explaining and treating
schizophrenia; the diathesis-stress model.
This workbook is a must and will help your students achieve their potential in the NEW A Level Exams as well as saving you hours of preparation time. IDEAL for developing the flipped classroom. The supporting POWERPOINT(s) will also be available soon here on TES.
Our workbooks will also be supported by our Unique LIVE ONLINE AREA (Psychexamhelp) for more information contact us through our Website or Twitter
Get your department planning for September 2017-2018 of to a flying start (Free update if you've already purchased 2016-17 ) Simply download from your TES Resources.
Long Term Planner for AS (2017-2018)
Psychology 7181 Introductory topics in Psychology and Psychology in Context
LONG TERM PLAN - ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS
If you want ALL our TES Resources then why not buy our Online Digital Teacher Resource Pack (Year 1 and Year 2) for only £895 - contact Nick or Bethan: information@advancedsuccess.co.uk or telephone 01952 740404
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 03 Sampling Techniques
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. Sampling: the difference between population and sample
2. Sampling techniques including: random, systematic, stratified, opportunity and volunteer; implications of sampling techniques, including bias and generalisation.
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 04 Data Handling and Analysis (LOTS of Maths - a must have..)
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. Types of data
· Quantitative and qualitative data; the distinction between qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques.
· Primary and secondary data, including meta-analysis.
2. Descriptive statistics
· Measures of central tendency – mean, median, mode; calculation of mean, median and mode
· Measures of dispersion; range and standard deviation; calculation of range;
· Calculation of percentages.
3. Graphs
· Presentation and display of quantitative data: graphs, tables, scattergrams, bar charts.
· Distributions: normal and skewed distributions; characteristics of normal and skewed distributions.
4. Analysis and interpretation of correlation, including correlation coefficients
5. Introduction to statistical testing; the sign test.
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 05 Ethics in Psychology
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
1. Ethics, the role of the British Psychological Society’s code of ethics and ethical issues in the design and conduct of psychological studies
2. Dealing with ethical issues in research
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.
AFL27 - Question Paper and Mark Scheme - Depression very useful for revision and the build up to the AS exams (Questions and Assessment are also available ONLINE with LIVE feedback contact Nick & Bethan for further details) - We use it week by week and our schools, student and parents love it.
It must be stressed that our assessment for learning and mark schemes are working documents, updated and adapted year on year - developed and expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper and senior examiner reports. Assumptions about mark schemes and future mark schemes that we create are based on all the current available STEM but whilst the guiding principles of assessment remain constant, details change year on year, depending on the content of a particular examination paper.
AFL26 - Question Paper and Mark Scheme - Phobias very useful for revision and the build up to the AS exams (Questions and Assessment are also available ONLINE with LIVE feedback contact Nick & Bethan for further details) - We use it week by week and our schools, student and parents love it.
It must be stressed that our assessment for learning and mark schemes are working documents, updated and adapted year on year - developed and expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper and senior examiner reports. Assumptions about mark schemes and future mark schemes that we create are based on all the current available STEM but whilst the guiding principles of assessment remain constant, details change year on year, depending on the content of a particular examination paper.
AFL25 - Question Paper and Mark Scheme - Definitions of Abnormality very useful for revision and the build up to the AS exams (Questions and Assessment are also available ONLINE with LIVE feedback contact Nick & Bethan for further details) - We use it week by week and our schools, student and parents love it.
It must be stressed that our assessment for learning and mark schemes are working documents, updated and adapted year on year - developed and expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper and senior examiner reports. Assumptions about mark schemes and future mark schemes that we create are based on all the current available STEM but whilst the guiding principles of assessment remain constant, details change year on year, depending on the content of a particular examination paper.
Since 2004 Nick and Bethan have worked with top independent and state schools to develop 'Outstanding' teaching and learning resources.
This Outstanding (OFSTED) Medium Term Lesson Plan covers the whole of Week 10 Types of Conformity
Learning Objectives
On completion of this week your students should be familiar with the following:
Lesson 1. Types of conformity: internalisation, identification and compliance
Lesson 2. Explanations for conformity: informational social influence and normative social influence
Lesson 3. Asch (1951) Conformity in Unambiguous Situations
Lesson 4. Variables affecting conformity including group size, unanimity and task difficulty
This resource is best used alongside our other outstanding resources also found here on TES but we have made it available in Word Format and can be fully adapted with minimum effort to your own resources. Also contact us about you and your students joining our ONLINE Community for Live feedback and eAssessments.