AQA GCSE Psychology: Social Influence 5.1 Asch's line study 8182

Lesson Point which covers the second part of 5.1 from the AQA specification 8182 Asch’s line study.

Powerpoint highlights what the students need to know for 5.1 from the specification in regards to description and evaluation of Asch’s study. Learning objectives shown through planning for progress grids. (PFP)

Students recap as much information on the topic area as possible and pass along when instructed. The aim is to have a detailed set of notes on all key factors that affect conformity by the end of the activity. Students to add and amend information where necessary. The students pass along three times. Instructions on slide.

Discussion activity: Students to discuss with each other the points on the board and make sure they support one another so that they are confident with their knowledge on each topic area.

Aim and methods shown on slides for Asch’s line study. Students to either fill out each section of the study into a key study sheet or inn their exercise books. Clear notes should be present for each section.

Three minute exam questions based on research methods which are linked to Asch’s key study. (hypothesis and experiment design focus). Short time allowed to discuss students predictions and then slides show the results and conclusion. Students to complete the information on their key study sheet or in their exercise books.

Evaluation points to the study are shared on the slides and students to take notes. Exam question (9 marks) is shown and broken down for students showing marks awarded for description, evaluation and approximate number of words. Two minutes allowed for planning time.
Plan is then shared and then students allowed 9 minutes to answer the 9 mark exam question. Students could then peer assess if required.

Homework is shared and is to design a research study that investigates conformity, separated in three tasks (4 marks). includes challenge task (5 marks). Five questions based on learning are completed before students leave. (based on instructions and ethics).

Please note that basic information on conformity and factors that affects conformity are not included in this lesson and are available on a separate lesson. (part one 5.1 What is conformity)

Follows the AQA specification 8182.
Paper two: Social Context and Behaviour.