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

A two part lesson (2 hours) to outline and evaluate MSM for GCSE Psychology.

A lesson to outline and evaluate the ‘naughty teddy study’. A choice of two independent tasks either a comic strip or a summary sheet

A series of resources for approximately 3 hours worth of teaching. The first lesson ‘outline Milgram’ consists of a video, summary task and paired discussion to consider ethical issues of the study. The second lesson starts with a review of the study and key figures related to the study, then this focuses on evaluation of Milgram with a framework using a P,E,E format. Finally the third lessons outlines and evaluates Milgrams variations including proximity, location and uniform. Within this lesson there is some research methods/maths embedded as well as an application style exam question. Attached is also a set of ‘quiz quiz trade’ cards which review all the content above as a plenary / starter or even revision task for students.

An overview of how Piaget’s theory has been applied to education including readiness, discovery learning and individual learning

A two part lesson(1.5-2 hours) outlining Piaget’s theory schemas, assimilation, accommodation Piaget’s Stages of Development

A revision lesson/aid for students once the perception unit has been taught.This is best completed on A3 paper. It comes with suggested answers.

A useful revision aid (knowledge organiser) for students to complete at the end of the unit or for revision. Best when printed on A3. Suggested answers are also provided

A two part lesson 1.An outline of Learning Styles followed by a class practical (this includes some outline/overview of correlations as a research method) Outline and Evaluation of Willingham’s theory

A two part lesson Outline of Dweck’s theory (Fixed/Growth Mindset) Outline of praise & self efficacy followed by evaluation of Dweck’s theory

A two part lesson outline primacy and recency effect (with some research methods i.e. drawing a graph) Murdock’s study (outline and evaluate)

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.

A revision resource/lesson once development has been taught. Suggested answers are included.

A two part lesson Outline Bartlett’s War of the Ghosts Evaluation of Bartlet’s War of the Ghosts

A lessons in which students will learn about interference theory (outline and evaluate) There are a number of activities embedded within the powerpoint including a summary of studies, research methods based questions and an application style essay.

A lesson in which students will learn to outline the working memory model and also apply their knowledge of the model. The lesson requires students to summarise the WMM with a framework to structure their notes. The powerpoint includes an application style question for students to apply their knowledge of WMM. Finally there is a question and answer loop to review WMM which might be used as a handout or the questions/answers displayed around the classroom as a kind of 'treasure hunt' activity.

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.

A simple one hour lessons which outlines and evaluates James-Lange’s theory knowledge retrieval starter discussion/independent task to outline the theory evaluation framework ‘cloze exercise’ for students to have a model 4 mark outline

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