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.
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)
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.
Revision Notes
Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
Theme 2: Legislation, Framework and Profession Practice
Unit 2.1: An introduction to the role of the Early Years Practitioner
This unit essentially focuses on the role of the early years practitioners working within the EYFS framework. There are lots of examples demonstrating how early years practitioners communicate and support children with their development in childcare setting.
The contents are essentially 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.
Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
Theme 1: Health and Well-being
Unit: 1.1: Supporting healthy lifestyles through the provision of food and nutrition.
This unit outlines the food and nutrition required for a healthy lifestyle. The contents are presented in a table format that is easy to read and follow. It also describes the healthy eating 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.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
Cache: Childcare Education: Level 2
Children and Young People’s Workforce
Easy to read resources: 14 Quizzes: Multiple Choice Q/A with answers
Units:
SHC 21: Communication
SHC 22: Personal development
SHC23: Diversity
TDA2.1: Child development, factors and transitions
TDA2.2: Safeguarding
TDA 2.7: Maintaing & supporting relationships
TDA2.9: Positive behaviour
TDA 2.14: Promoting healthy diet
MU 2.4: Health and safety
MU 2.8: Positive environment
MU 2.9: Partnership
CCLD MU 2.2: Transitions
• The above multiple choice question and answers are in PDF format
• Quick and easy way to check learning in class or end of each unit.
• The resource is versatile enough to use in other childcare courses at any level.
Resource related to:
[Cache Level 2: /childcare Education: Children and Young People’s Workforce - complete package](http:// https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cache-level-2-childcare-education-children-and-young-people-s-workforce-complete-package-12865153 )
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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Cache level 3 Early Years Educator
Unit: Learning theories
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: Diploma childcare education level 3, BTEC level 3, AS level and Access to HE
Contents are all referenced.
Childcare Education Level 3 :
Unit: Child Development
Topic: Piaget’s theories of cognitive development
Introducing Piaget’s theories in class is one of the most popular subject in child care education. The materials attached are designed in a simple and methodical manner to enlighten and inspire learners.
Easy to read resources can be used to turn this knowledge-based lesson into a practical lesson as the contents are easy to demonstrate in class.
The resource pack includes:
• 55 slides PowerPoint in colour to use in class.
• 55 slides PowerPoint in black ink to print in hand-out format for learners.
• 3 worksheets with answers in PDF format.
• Multiple choice quiz with answers in PDF format.
• Bingo activity - 12 cards including original winning card, plus questions and answers in PDF format
• Handout with key features in PDF format
These resources are universal; they can be used to teach ‘child development’ in other courses too including:
Childcare Education level 2 and level 3
Early Years Educator Level 3
BTEC level 2 and level 3
Developmental Psychology Access to HE
As level Psychology
Contents are designed in a format that easy to deliver.
Activities aim to keep learners engaged.
Lots of examples are given to reinforce learning.
Contents are referenced.
Access to Higher Education: Psychology
Unit: Child Development
Topic: Piaget’s theories of cognitive development
Psychology simplified to promote learning in class. Concepts are broken down to help learners to grasp the topic with ease. Resources are designed to stimulate and engage learners. Lots of examples given to reinforce learning too.
Easy to read resources can be used to turn the knowledge-based lesson into a practical lesson as the contents are easy to demonstrate in class.
The resource pack includes:
• 55 slides PowerPoint in colour to use in class.
• 55 slides PowerPoint in black ink to print in hand-out format for learners.
• 3 worksheets with answers in PDF format.
• Multiple choice quiz with answers in PDF format.
• Bingo activity - 12 card including original winning card, plus questions and answers
• Handout
This lesson can be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3.
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
Unit : Psychodynamic approach
Topic: Unconscious mind
The resource pack includes:
A comprehensive lesson plan that covers 2 hours of teaching and learning.
37 slides PowerPoint in colour to use in class.
37 slides PowerPoint in black ink to print in hand-out format for learners.
2 Exercise sheets with answers in PDF format.
Quiz with answers in PDF format.
Recap with answers in PDF format
Group activity optional in PDF format
Essay assignment PDF format
Essay assignment option 2 in PDF format
Homework task with feedback in PDF format.
Homework option 2 in PDF format
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Deliver this topic with confidence as the complex concepts are simplified to digest information with ease. Spark the interest of learners and maintain their attention through the unique case studies that are used to bring topic to life and facilitate learning. You tube sites are also included to access relevant case studies.
This lesson can be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3.
Contents are referenced.
Lesson plan and learning objectives can be adjusted to suit unit criteria.
Resources can be used to deliver topic with your own lesson plan.
Access to HE: Psychology
Unit: Psychodynamic Approach
Topic: Model of personality - id, ego and superego
Every lesson a successful lesson as the resources are designed to deliver topic easily and efficiently. Concepts simplified to help understand a complex topic.
The resource pack includes:
• 40 slides PowerPoint in colour to use in class.
• 40 slides PowerPoint in black ink to print in hand-out format for learners.
• 2 worksheets with answers in PDF format / optional worksheet
•Quiz with answers in PDF format.
• Homework
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The resources in this pack are designed to simplify psychology and deliver contents in a structured and easy manner. Ample examples are also included to help reinforce learning.
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This lesson can be pitched at AS level and BTEC level 3.
Contents are referenced.
Learning objectives can be adjusted to suit unit criteria.
Resources can be used to deliver topic with your own lesson plan.
Revision Notes
Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
Theme 1: Health and well-being
Health and well-being theme covers a host of areas which are essential for children to thrive in this world. The units covered within this theme includes:
Unit 1.1: Supporting healthy lifestyles through the provision of food & nutrition
Unit 1.2: Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through exercise
Unit 1.3: Supporting physical care routines for children
Unit 1.4: Promoting children’s emotional well-being
Unit 1.5: Understand how to support children who are unwell
The contents are presented in a table format that is easy to read and follow. It also describes the 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 digest. 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 revising material not relevant or necessary for their assignment or exams.