A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Prejudice: social identity theory

This is an Alevel psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. This lesson links to the prejudice side of the course, the lesson includes social identity theory- explanation and evaluation. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter- recap questions which range in difficulty. Refers to social psychology.
• Title page- ‘everyone is prejudice’ encouraging students to debate how far they agree with the statement.
• Explanation of social identity theory- referring to in-groups and out-groups, social categorisation, social identification and social comparison. Challenge questions provided throughout.
• Explanation of how social identity theory can lead to prejudice and discrimination.
• Example to illustrate social identity theory- student worksheet. Answers provided.
• summary task- key words provided.
• Evaluation of the theory- students will need to use the edexcel book 1 to answer the questions. I have not attached a scanned copy but if this is needed please email me on amyfo7@live.co.uk. Answers provided on the power point.
• 8 mark exam question on SIT. Brief plan included on the pp slide. Mark scheme for the question is attached as a separate document.