Description
CONFERENCE AIMS
The conference aims to empower A-Level Psychology educators of all experience levels with the tools and strategies necessary for teaching excellence. Through a comprehensive analysis of exam results and specific papers, attendees will gain insights into areas for improvement and effective teaching methodologies. The conference will address curriculum development tailored to A-Level Psychology, while also providing support and guidance for Heads of Psychology departments in navigating their roles and establishing Psychology’s position within the school. With a focus on practical examples applicable across exam boards, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, educators will leave equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to enhance their teaching practices and student outcomes.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain insights into last exam trends and requirements across all Assessment Objectives.
- Explore key approaches, including revision and research methods, to enrich teaching practices.
- Receive targeted strategies for Papers 1, 2, and 3, enhancing exam preparation and performance.
- Deepen understanding of research methods, facilitating effective teaching in this area.
- Develop enhanced planning and structuring skills for engaging and effective lessons.
PROGRAMME
Introduction & Welcome:
10.00am
Victoria Talbot-Leake, Senior Content Producer, Keynote Educational
Lessons Learnt from the Exams
10.05am
- Feedback from the most recent exam: what is it essential to be aware of?
- Deep-diving problem questions from the exam papers
- Reflections on the most recent mark scheme and what this means moving forward.
Rosie Hussain, Director of Teaching and Learning, Keynote Educational
Break
10.50am
Research Methods
11.10am
- Dealing with data in the manner that A-Level Psychology expects
- Working with new and innovative methods to prepare students for data demands.
- Working on strategies to minimise the mistakes and deciphering where marks are lost
Laura Richardson, Subject Leader for Psychology
Key Approaches
11:50am
- Implementing formative assessment strategies throughout the course
- Exploring resources and tools for effective exam preparation
- Understanding the different requirements and demands of the 3 exam papers
Rosie Hussain,Director of Teaching and Learning, Keynote Educational
Lunch
12.40pm
Breakout Strand 1
1.40pm
Paper 1
- How to challenge and eradicate the common student misconceptions of the paper 1 topics
- Recommended teaching and learning strategies for the trickiest topics in Paper 1
- Resources and assessment methods that have been found to improve students.
Nisreen Mohamedali, Head of Psychology and Sociology
Ofsted Deep Dives in Psychology: Preparation and Best Practices
- Articulating a coherent curriculum intent as a department, teacher, and student
- Three key teaching and learning strategies to aid the collection of high-quality evidence.
- Presenting documentation and addressing emerging lines of enquiry.
Emma Shakespeare, Assistant Principal
Break
2.20pm
Breakout Stand 2
2.25pm
Paper 2
- How to challenge and eradicate the common student misconceptions of the paper 2 topics
- Exploring teaching and learning methodologies tailored for the most challenging Paper 2 topics.
- Resources and assessment methods that have been found to improve students
Harriet Ennis, Psychology Lead Teacher
Designing an exemplary psychology curriculum
- Justifying a context-specific psychology curriculum sequence
- Psychology key concepts: How do you identify and interleave yours?
- Creating and balancing decision-driven assessment plan for psychology
Emma Shakespeare, Assistant Principal
Breakout Strand 3
3.05pm
Paper 3
- Supporting students to write top band issues and debates essays.
- Applying psychology concepts to consistently write top band evaluation.
- Activating prior knowledge to improve retention of paper 3 topic areas.
Nisreen Mohamedali, Head of Psychology and Sociology
High Impact Revision
- 3 steps to revision success
- How to get students to take ownership of their revision.
- Balancing exam technique and specification requirements.
Rosie Hussain, Director of Teaching and Learning, Keynote Educational
Depart
3.45pm