This course is designed for all teachers of the new AS and A’ level AQA Psychology specifications who are looking for guidance on effective strategies to deliver mini-practicals to cover all topics of both specifications. Led by an enthusiastic, highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner, Jean-Marc is a firm advocate of giving students practical experience of research methods, as the foundation for their learning. Raise your students’ performance in exams by getting the most out of mini-practicals. You will take part in a mock practical to experience the whole procedure from planning to reporting, with handy materials to take away. All aspects of research method requirements will be covered.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- There will be thorough coverage of the research methods aspects of all topics areas of the new linear specification
- Take-away materials to help in preparing the delivery of practical sessions will be provided
- A simplified procedure for guiding students through mini-practicals without vast amounts of preparation will be explained
- Delegates will take part in a mock practical to experience the whole procedure from planning to reporting
- All types of research studies will be covered: experiments, correlational studies, case studies, self-reports and observational studies
- Delegates will develop an understanding of how to incorporate statistical testing to practical work where appropriate
- How to get the best out of mini-practicals to raise students grades in the exams
| COURSE DATE | London, Monday 12 June 2017 | ||||||
| WHO FOR? | Heads of Psychology All teachers of AQA A level psychology |
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| COURSE CODE | 6800 | ||||||
| IN-SCHOOL | You can also book this as an In-School Course | ||||||
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10.00 – 10.30am: Mini-practicals: Why you should be doing them
- Introduction to research methods requirements in the new linear AS and A’ level specifications
- Exploration of how mini-practicals can be used to meet these requirements
- Development of ideas of how to incorporate mini-practicals into your teaching
10.30 – 11.00am: A simplified procedure for guiding students through mini-practicals
- Inspection of a standard range of materials that can be utilised in delivery and write up of mini practicals
- How to implement these materials with students in the classroom
- Take-away examples to be used with your own students back in the classroom
11.00 – 11.15am: Break
11.15 – 12.30pm: Hands on experience of incorporating Mini-practicals for AS and year 1 A’ level
- Interactive look at how mini-practicals can be delivered for the first year content
- Take part in a mock practical to experience the whole procedure from planning to reporting
- Break down of the whole process with a detailed look at each stage
12.30 – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30 – 2.45pm: Interactive look at how mini-practicals can cover all topic areas of the second year A’ level content
- Explore all study types: Experiments, correlational studies, case studies, self-report and observational studies
- Take away all materials used on the day
2.45 – 2.55pm: Break
2.55 – 3.45pm: Opportunities for further development and final top tips
- Develop an understanding of how to incorporate statistical testing to practical work where appropriate
- How to add consolidation exercises and exam type assessments to the process
- An opportunity to ask any questions you may have
Jean-Marc Lawton
Jean-Marc Lawton is an experienced Senior A Level examiner and has over 20 years experience of teaching A Level psychology. He has also worked as a Head of Psychology in a large Sixth Form College in south west England. He is a prolific author of text books and revision guides for A Level Psychology and makes regular contributions to Psychology Review.
