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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com

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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com
DEPRESSION EXPLANATIONS - Full lesson Psychopathology
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DEPRESSION EXPLANATIONS - Full lesson Psychopathology

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Powerpoint and Activities for Explanations of Depression (1-2 hour lesson). Designed for the AQA Psychology Psychopathology module. For explanations it includes a powerpoint, notes sheet (that students take notes into with activities inbedded), evaluation sheet and essay plan NOTE: Can be bought as part of a bundle with other depression lessons. Also similar lessons for OCD available as well.
DEPRESSION CHARACTERISTICS - Full lesson Psychopathology
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DEPRESSION CHARACTERISTICS - Full lesson Psychopathology

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A Full lesson for Depression Characteristics for the AQA Psychology Psychopathology Depression section of the module This includes: Powerpoint and Activities for Characteristics of Depression (1 hour lesson) For Characteristics it includes a powerpoint, case study applied activity, definitions of abnormality recap and a card sort.
STATISTICS Lessons Psychology RESEARCH METHODS
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STATISTICS Lessons Psychology RESEARCH METHODS

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Powerpoint and 8 worksheets, designed for the new AQA Psychology (2015 spec). I have always enjoyed teaching statistics and the students usually quite enjoy these lessons. This is for the Year 2 content. It will take probably 3 x 1 hour sessions and there are answers provided for the worksheets. The powerpoint should act as a lesson plan really. It is tried and tested from previous courses I have taught and adapted to current specification requirements. It includes with it a 40+ slide ppt & 8 worksheets with lots of example scenarios for them to practise their stats skills on. It includes: Significance and Probability Choosing a Stats Test Using Observed and Critical Values Reading Critical Value Tables Recap on Sign Test (assuming some knowledge from first year) A couple fun activities (kahoot and bingo)
Psychopathology - Full lessons on Depression, OCD and Phobias
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Psychopathology - Full lessons on Depression, OCD and Phobias

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This is a bundle of full lessons, including powerpoints and activities for the Psychopathology AQA Psychology module. It includes weeks worth of lessons on the topics. Variety of activities included from case studies, exam questions, powerpoints, match tasks, card sorts, video links,
BIOPSYCHOLOGY Year 1 AQA Psychology - Full lessons .  Including Nervous & Endocrine Systems.
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BIOPSYCHOLOGY Year 1 AQA Psychology - Full lessons . Including Nervous & Endocrine Systems.

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This includes all you need for 3 full lessons Numerous videos and activities included as well as a powerpoint presentation for all three lessons. Lessons included: The nervous System (1 hour) Endocrine System & Fight or Flight Response (1-2 hours) Neurons and Synaptic Transmission (1-2 hours) Plus a revision points test for biological approach and biopsychology. There is a bundle of second year lessons too: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/biopsychology-year-2-aqa-psychology-full-lesson-and-revision-resources-11514864
AQA Psychology  Scheme of Work
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AQA Psychology Scheme of Work

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AQA Psychology Detailled Scheme of Work Has links to literacy, Numeracy, EDI and Employability where appropriate. Video links and activity ideas. Lots of the lessons mentioned on this are on TES as well. Covers A2 and AS - Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 (topics Gender, Forensic and Schizophrenia). It is for the dates 2021-2022.
SAMPLING METHODS lesson
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SAMPLING METHODS lesson

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AQA Psychology, Research Methods topic. This is a full 1 hour 30 min lesson on sampling methods. This includes Random, Systematic, Stratified, Opportunity, Volunteer. It includes: Presentation including each sampling method Identify the sampling method task Exam questions Summary Table for revision Plenary using sweets
Approaches Revision Lessons - AQA Psychology
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Approaches Revision Lessons - AQA Psychology

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A couple revision lessons on the approaches - would take me at least 2-3 hours probably to cover this as its a 66 slide ppt with 10 documents in total. Couldlast even more if you get them to try out some of the exam questions and do all the worksheets. PPT: Has short summaries of each of the approaches and then a series of exam questions, on each approach, to show key exam technique, advice for answering and sometimes sample answers. Included is a student version with blanks to fill in, or to use to test their knowledge before going over each topic. Documents: Includes a couple essay answer samples as well and lots of summary quick recall activities (blank table, key word knowledge check, crossword etc).
Types of Neurons and Synaptic Transmission - Year 1 Biopsychology
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Types of Neurons and Synaptic Transmission - Year 1 Biopsychology

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Full lesson bundle including powerpoint (26 slide) and 6 worksheets for AQA Biopsychology module. 2 Video links on ppt as well. Covers the structure of a neuron, types of neurons and synaptic transmission. Can be combined in a bundle with other biopsychology AS lessons. It includes diagrams to label, card sort activity, fun question run activity starter and back to back drawing activity.
Zimbardo Conformity to Social Roles Full Lesson AQA Psychology
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Zimbardo Conformity to Social Roles Full Lesson AQA Psychology

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Full Lesson resources for Zimbardo lesson. This could cover 1.5-2 hours of time. I usually go over social roles, before getting them to watch the 30 min video and complete their notes sheet. Then I go over the study so they can add in any details they missed into their sheet. Then the students complete the evaluation tasks. Before ending the lesson with a true or false. It includes a detailed powerpoint and a few activities. Activities include: -Video link and notes sheet to complete with video -Evaluation sheet -Improving Evaluation of Zimbardo Sheet -Implications of findings
The BEHAVIOURIST Approach (CLASSICAL and OPERANT CONDITIONING)
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The BEHAVIOURIST Approach (CLASSICAL and OPERANT CONDITIONING)

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Full Lessons (2x 90 mins) for Classical and Operant Conditioning in the Behaviourist approach. It includes work sheets and powerpoints (with lots of video links). Designed for AQA Psychology. It covers all key information needed for AQA spec including behaviourist assumptions and evaluation of the two conditioning theories. Classical conditioning activities include: PPT with many video links -Worksheet examples of classical conditioning (including simpler answer sheet for differentiation) -Notes sheet for students to take notes into for classical conditioning (matches ppt) -Example activity for students to try classical conditioning on themselves -Sample exam question Operant Conditioning activities include: -PPT with some video links -Examples to understand the different types of reinforcement and punishment -Evaluation of CC and OC on a work sheet (and discussion of how to evaluate using P.E.E structure) -Crossword & Answers
A level Psychology Taster Lesson
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A level Psychology Taster Lesson

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A really interactive session on Eye Witness Testimony with lots of activities and videos throughout the session. Includes having the students become “real” eye witnesses as well. Designed for year 10/year 11 students as a taster for A level Psychology - could really be used with any exam board but was made with AQA in mind. All instructions are in the notes sections of the ppt slides. Adaptable in length - can last anywhere from 30 mins - 60 mins really depending on how many of the activities are done in the session.
Advice Revision on AQA Psychology Exam Technique
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Advice Revision on AQA Psychology Exam Technique

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This is a very detailled presentation (47 slides) about approaching AQA exam questions. It covers: Evaluation Comparison Application Terminology (e.g use of the words reliability and validity) It gives advice and examples to demonstrate how to succeed in AQA exams. Great for a revision lesson with students.
Psychological Explanations of Schizophrenia
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Psychological Explanations of Schizophrenia

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A full lesson for Family Dysfunction and Cognitive Explanations of Schizophrenia. Includes a powerpoint, notes sheet. Also has an essay activity. If the students cut up the essay where there is a line break between sections then try and stick it back together as a complete essay. Answers are provided for this task on the 3rd page of the document.
LOMBROSO ATAVISTIC FORM Forensic Psychology
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LOMBROSO ATAVISTIC FORM Forensic Psychology

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For AQA Psychology Forensic Topic. This is a full lesson on Atavistic form (Lombroso’s explanation). It includes a fun activity which can be done for open evening- serial killer or psychologist (the descriptions should be stuck on the back of the photos for each card). After covering the features of Lombroso’s theory they examine their picture to see if their criminal has any of those features.
Sign Test, Significance and Probability
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Sign Test, Significance and Probability

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This is a full lesson and homework for the year 1 statistics part of the course. It has a ppt covering significance and the 5% level of probability as well as how to do a sign test. It includes 3 examples of sign test studies to practise on including one where the students carry out their own study and collate the data to show the whole process. Note: One is tricky so can be an extension for stretch and challenge. It also includes a homework sheet to practise sign tests, drawing conclusions and maths bits and another document of past sign test questions for more practise. Answers/teacher copies are provided for the examples and homework. A2 Stats lesson has also been uploaded and this can be bought as a bundle of all my first year lessons for RM.
FREE WILL DETERMINISM AQA Psychology Issues and Debates
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FREE WILL DETERMINISM AQA Psychology Issues and Debates

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Full lesson, activities and video links for Aqa Psychology new spec. It includes a powerpoint presentation, with notes sheet (the students use this to take notes from the ppt, rather than note into book/paper). The lesson includes: Discussion Starter Evaluation Match Task Exam Questions 3 video links Activities inbedded in notes sheet Two possible blank essay plans The lesson should take 1 hr 30 - 2 hrs to complete.
NATURE or NURTURE Aqa Psychology
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NATURE or NURTURE Aqa Psychology

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Full lesson and activities for Aqa Psychology new spec issues and debates. It includes a powerpoint presentation, with notes sheet (the students use this to take notes from the ppt, rather than note into book/paper). Includes some activities: Topic sort (based on Forensic, Gender and Schizophrenia topics - though could be adapted) Exam Questions Essay Plans Video Links
AIMS and HYPOTHESES - AQA Psychology research methods Full Lesson
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AIMS and HYPOTHESES - AQA Psychology research methods Full Lesson

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Full lesson (1 hour 30 mins) on hypotheses and aims for Year 1 AQA Research methods. It goes through what null and alternative hypotheses are. It also shows the differences in structure of experimental and correlational hypotheses. A homework sheet with sample exam questions on aims and hypotheses is included as well.
VALIDITY - Psychology Research Methods Full Lesson - AQA (new spec 2015) - powerpoint and activities
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VALIDITY - Psychology Research Methods Full Lesson - AQA (new spec 2015) - powerpoint and activities

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This includes a powerpoint covering types of validity (Internal, External, Population, Ecological, Temporal), threats to validity (Investigator Bias, DCs, Social desirability, EV’s & CV’s) and ways of assessing validity (Concurrent Validity & Face Validity). It comes with a Notes Sheet (the students can use as you teach). It includes some activities and a match task as well.