A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Introduction to prejudice & realistic conflict theory

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the social approach. The lesson aims to introduce the prejudice section of the unit, as well as an independent student task on realistic conflict theory. Students will need access to the A-Level Edexcel pscyhology textbook (Flanagan et al) in order to complete the independent task. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 11 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter, key concepts from the social psychology unit so far.
• Title page, encouraging students to think about what is meant by prejudice.
• Why we learn about prejudice, and where students think prejudice ideas may come from.
• Definition of prejudice and examples. - assessing students prior knowledge.
• Introduction and explanation of CAB- cognitive, affective and behavioural. And how these components link to prejudice ideas.
• CAB application task- separate worksheet attached.
• What bad things have happened in history that can be explained by prejudice?
• What social psychologists would say about where prejudice comes from.
• Introduction to Sherif, realistic conflict theory. This is an independent student task whereby they will need to use the textbook reading to complete the questions on the sheet. They will need to A-Level Edexcel book 1 (eye book). I have not attached the scanned copy of the textbook as it is obviously not my work, however, if this is needed please feel free to send me an email to amyfo7@live.co.uk. The student worksheet which includes questions and activities for them to complete has been attached as a separate worksheet.
• The end of the pp also indicates towards a folder check being complete, however, this can be deleted if it is not applicable to your class.