EASY 2 READ provides resources created by experienced PGCE teacher of psychology and childcare education. Resources are designed for teaching on the Access to HE and BTEC programmes, but can be pitched to teach AS level psychology too. In addition Easy 2 Read provides resources to deliver Cache level 2 and level 3 early years education.
Resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, activities, Q/A worksheets and quizzes to assess learning.
EASY 2 READ provides resources created by experienced PGCE teacher of psychology and childcare education. Resources are designed for teaching on the Access to HE and BTEC programmes, but can be pitched to teach AS level psychology too. In addition Easy 2 Read provides resources to deliver Cache level 2 and level 3 early years education.
Resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, activities, Q/A worksheets and quizzes to assess learning.
Access to HE: Psychology
Unit: Research Methods
Non-experiment Part 2
Naturalistic observations
Questionnaires / surveys
This lesson covers non-experimental research methods including questionnaires and naturalistic observation. The topic is introduced in a simplified manner to enable learners to easily digest core contents in small parts. In addition, past studies are discussed to reinforce learning and activity sheets are designed to check learning.
This lesson can also be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3
The resource pack includes:
A comprehensive lesson plan that covers 2 hours of teaching and learning.
20 PowerPoint slides.
Activity sheet with answers in PDF format.
Homework task with answers in PDF format.
2 Handout in PDF format
Optional Activity sheet in PDF format.
The lesson plans are self-explanatory and easy to navigate. Learning objectives are clearly outlined and suitable assessment tools are used to check learning throughout the lesson including Q/A , activities and discussions. This topic and the entire unit is assessed via mock exam and written exam paper which will be subsequently loaded.
Contents are delivered vocally and presented visually using PowerPoint; the sequence of the slides coincide with the stages of the lesson plan. Learning objectives are also displayed on PowerPoint at the start of the lesson and can be used to check learning at the end of the lesson. PowerPoint slides show examples to consolidate learning and the exercise sheets are included with answers in PDF format. Differentiation is also incorporated into the lesson.
Part 1
Research Methods: Non-experiment part 1
Revision Notes
Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
Theme 2: Legislation, Framework and Profession Practice
Unit 2.2: Legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
This unit outlines the safeguarding legislations. The contents are presented in a table format that is easy to read and follow. It also describes the safeguarding policies and procedures implemented in childcare settings.
The contents are mainly designed for revision; contents are presented in a clear and concise manner that is easy to read and understand. Key themes are largely presented in a table format so that in one view a bigger picture is provided. Some information is displayed using bullet points to help capture main concepts.
This resource is ideal for teachers to efficiently and effectively recap topics delivered in previous lessons. Simultaneously, the revision notes are perfect for students as the information is presented in bite size; it basically covers lengthy material in a condensed format, hence saving students time on revision of material not relevant or necessary for their assignment or exams.
Resources for units 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5:
Early years educator units: 2.3 2.4 2.5
Cache Level 3 Diploma
Children and Young People’s Workforce
All material are fully referenced
All pages numbered
Resources structured for easy classroom teaching
Resources can be printed for handout
Resources useful for revision
Resources in PDF format:
SHC31 : Promote communication in children and young people’s setting
SHC32 : Personal Development
SHC33 : Equality & Diversity
The resources are suitable for teachers and students studying CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce. Contents are largely tabulated for easy reading and learning . Key features are also presented using bullet points.
The resource will support classroom learning and provide a reference point to aid learners with their assignments.
Access to HE: Psychology
Unit: Introduction to psychology
Topic: Behavioural Perspective
The resource pack includes:
• 47 slides PowerPoint
• Resources for classical conditioning PDF
• Resources for operant conditioning PDF
Classical conditioning resources includes:
A reflective task
Interactive group work: evaluation task
Multiple choice work sheet
Homework: identifying Stimulus- Response
Homework 2: comprehension and handout of Little Albert study
Recap Q/A worksheet
Classroom end of module assessment
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Operant conditioning resources includes :
Q/A task and handout of Thorndike study
Group activity: research of Skinner’s work
Work sheet: identifying reinforcements
Multiple choice work sheet
Homework: evaluation task
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Contents suitable to teach all levels of psychology: Access to HE, AS level,
BTEC and Diploma in childcare education level 2 and 3.
Contents are all referenced.
Access to HE:
Psychology: Introduction to Memory
A unique and very popular lesson that spark interest and captures students attention. First time for many to have insight into the human brain which houses the memory’s features and function.
A famous case study navigates through the different areas of the lesson to support the material provided.
The resources included are:
Lesson Plan in pdf format which can be adjusted to pitch at different levels and curriculum.
Links to a short film
27 slides in Power Point which includes short activities
Quiz with answers in pdf format
Handout in pdf format
Homework
Resource
Access to HE: Psychology
Unit: Memory - Multiple-store Model
A popular unit amongst learners of psychology. The topic is simplified for teachers to deliver material with ease and support learners to absorb contents effectively.
The resource pack includes: 7 items
A comprehensive lesson plan that covers 2 hours of teaching and learning.
40 slides in PowerPoint.
3 Activity sheets with answers in PDF format.
Handout: comparison of 2 memory models in PDF format.
Quiz
This lesson can be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3.
Childcare Education
Learnining Theories
Level 2, 3 and 4
Easy to read, easy to teach and easy to learn.
Ideal teaching material to use in class or distribute as handout.
Perfect material for revision .
All the resources provided is designed to help students understand the various theories that explain:
How children learn behaviour or develop personality.
How intelligence matures with age.
How language is acquired.
How emotions evolve.
How social skills are gained.
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All the contents are presented in a manner that is easy for any teacher to deliver the learning theories effortlessly. To help save time, all the learning theories are organised methodically; some contents are tabulated, so in one view, all the main concepts can be captured. Also, lots of examples are provided to consolidate students learning.
Resources in PDF format:
Albert Bandura Social Learning Theory - 5 pages
B.F Skinner: Operant Conditioning Theory - 4 pages
Jean Piaget: Cognitive Development Theory - 6 pages
Noam Chomsky: Language Development Theory - 4 pages
John Bowlby: Attachment Theories - 8 pages
Lev Vygotsky: Sociocultural Theories - 5 pages
Sigmund Freud: Psychosexual Development Theory - 6 pages
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• All material are fully referenced
• All pages numbered
• Resources structured for easy classroom teaching
• Resources can be printed for handout
• Resources useful for revision
Evaluation of the theories included in some of the resources
Chomsky: links to famous case study
Attachment theory: additional reading list
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Childcare Education
Bowlby’s Attachment theory
Level 2, 3 and 4
• Easy to read, easy to teach and easy to learn.
• Ideal teaching material to use in class or distribute as handout.
• Perfect material for revision.
All the resources provided is designed to help students understand the various theories that explain:
• What is attachment?
• How is attachment formed?
• Importance of primary carer
• Effects of separation and privation
• Evidence for and against attachment theories
All the contents are presented in a manner that is easy for any teacher to deliver the attachments theories effortlessly.
Resources in include:
• Bowlby’s theories PowerPoint – 46 slides
• Attachment theories PowerPoint – 26 slides
• Comprehension task PDF format
• Activities and notes PDF format
• Handout
• Stranger situation study
• Stranger situation role play activity
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• Materials are referenced
Pages numbered
• Resources structured for easy classroom teaching
• Resources can be printed for handout
• Resources useful for revision
Childcare Education
Observation methods
Level 2, 3 and 4
• Easy to read, easy to teach and easy to learn.
• Ideal teaching material to use in class or distribute as handout.
• Perfect material for revision.
All the resources provided is designed to help students understand the different observation techniques used to assess children’s development and behaviour.
The resources explain:
Why observations are important?
What factors influence observations?
The pros and cons of the various observation methods.
The essential guide linking theories to practice is included in the resource below. This valuable resource will help students to optimise the planning, designing and setting up activities to promote learning and development.
Resources:
• Introduction to observation techniques PDF
• PowerPoint – 59 slides of teaching content
• Checklist observation method PDF
• Written observation method PDF
• Time sample observation method PDF
• Event sample observation method PDF
• Target child observation method PDF
• Sociogram observation method PDF
• 2 activities PDF
Linking theories to practice PDF
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• Material are referenced
• Pages numbered
• Resources structured for easy classroom teaching
• Resources can be printed for handout
• Resources useful for revision
Childcare Education
Child development
Level 2 and 3
• Easy to read, easy to teach and easy to learn.
• Ideal teaching material to use in class or distribute as handout.
• Perfect material for revision.
The resources include 3 Power Points:
Healthy pregnancy
Conceptual development looks at the foetal growth and factors influencing babies’ development.
Physical development which focuses in fine and gross motor skills.
Worksheet resources in PDF format include:
Task 1 – child development
Task 2 – healthy eating
Task 3 – Genie case study
Handout – table: development milestones in PDF format
• Materials are referenced
• Resources structured for easy classroom teaching
• Resources can be printed for handout
• Resources useful for revision
Unit: Research Methods
Topic: Terminologies
This lesson introduces learners to the vocabulary and terms used by researchers in psychology. A good grasp of the terminologies at the start will prepare learners to engage fully and successfully in subsequent lessons covered in this unit.
The resource pack includes 2 items:
• 50 Powerpoint slides in colour to use in class.
• 50 PowerPoint slides in black ink to print in handout format for
students to use as a reference.
A compete research method lesson resource is also available on TES which consist of a comprehensive lesson plan, power point slides, 3 exercise sheets with answers, quiz, homework and handout; all are in PDF format.
[Stroop Effect Experiment:](http:// https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/access-to-he-psychology-research-methods-stroop-effect-experiment-12832316)
Unit: Research Methods
Topic: Terminologies
This lesson introduces learners to the vocabulary and terms used by researchers in psychology. A good grasp of the terminologies at the start will prepare learners to engage fully and successfully in subsequent lessons covered in this unit.
The resource pack includes 7 items:
• A comprehensive lesson plan covering 2 hours of teaching and learning.
• 50 Powerpoint slides in colour to use in class.
• 50 PowerPoint slides in black ink to print in handout format for learners.
• 3 Exercise sheets with answers in PDF format.
• Quiz with answers in PDF format.
• Homework task in PDF format .
• Terminologies handout PDF format
The lesson can also be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3.
The lesson plans are self-explanatory and easy to navigate. Learning objectives are clearly outlined and a variety of assessment tools are used to check
learning throughout the lesson including Q/A worksheets, discussions and a quiz. Numeracy skills and differentiation are covered in the lesson planning too.
Contents are delivered vocally and presented visually using PowerPoint; the sequence of the slides coincide with the stages of the lesson plan. Learning objectives are also displayed on PowerPoint at the start of the lesson and can be used to check learning at the end of the lesson.
PowerPoint slides also give lots of examples to consolidate learning. All the exercise sheets are included with answers in PDF format.
The quiz is ideal to check learning easily and quickly; it can be used to re-cap in the next lesson too. Numeracy and literacy is also incorporated into the quiz.
Lastly, some helpful notes are available at the end of the lesson plan which are based on reflective practice.
[Stroop Effect Experiment:](http:// https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/access-to-he-psychology-research-methods-stroop-effect-experiment-12832316)