Psychological Areas Summary - Powerpoints and Packs. In line with the OCR A level Specification - can be used in unit 2 (core studies). Powerpoint runs through what you need to know for each area/perspective, example area/perspectives unit 2 questions and set up for flashcards for each area/perspective for students to complete. There are answers within the teacher version. I’ve also made this into a pdf pack for ease of use. Resources included: Powerpoint (student version) Powerpoint (teacher version) Pack (student version) Pack (answer version)

Baron-Cohen’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Can be referred to within unit 2 (core studies). Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary, examples of the tasks and evaluation.

Maguire’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Study can be referenced in unit 2 (core studies) of the course. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, video, study summary and evaluation.

Casey’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Forms 1 of the 20 core studies in unit 2. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary, evaluation and interactive examples of the hot and cool go/no go tasks.

Sperry’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Forms 1 of the 20 core studies in unit 2. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary, evaluation and clear explanation of the tachistoscope visual tasks.

Core Study Wheel of Doom. In line with unit 2 of OCR A level Psychology but can be used with other courses that require knowledge of key research. Can also be adapted to unit 3 options. Simple powerpoint with visual of wheel and core study name. I display this on the board as students enter the classroom and get them to write as much as they can remember about that core study on a blank piece of paper. The ‘wheel of doom’ then selects someone to tell me something from the core study. It is the wheel of doom as their name does not get removed from the wheel and so they could get picked again! Here is a the website I use that enables you to save a list of class names but I know some people have lollipop sticks etc that they use! https://www.classtools.net/random-name-picker/

Levels of Data Powerpoint. Made to teach within the OCR A level Specification but may well be relevant for other courses to. Covers: Nominal Ordinal Interval/Ratio Each level has definition, example(s), example graph(s) and evaluation (strengths and weaknesses. Powerpoint also includes common mistakes, what level mini quiz and practice questions with example answers.

Black Friday Attention Task. I used within my teaching of the OCR Psychology A level course but can easily be used in other courses when teaching attention. I personally used this on Black Friday before introducing the key theme of attention (Moray’s core study). Task gets students discussing what grabs attention before being given the role of a marketing executive who has to design either an email or social media advert to promote a Black Friday discount. At the end I got them to present to the class and describe the rationale behind the features of their email/advert. My students thoroughly enjoyed this task and was a great way to discuss psychological careers.

Unit 2 (Core Studies) 2023 Paper Self Marking/Guidance Powerpoint. OCR A Level Psychology Specification. Powerpoint runs through guidance on structure/mark scheme for each question. Can help students write answers and/or self mark.

Matched Participants Design as part of unit 1 - Research Methods from the OCR A level Psychology. Most likely can be used in other courses too! Powerpoint defines matched participants, goes through the process visually with interactive elements. Also includes a follow up example with interactive elements. Powerpoint also goes over a common misconception (matching on the IV) as well as evaluation of the experimental design.

Socially Sensitive Research debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course. Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, discussion activities, misconceptions addressed and strengths & weaknesses.

Reductionism vs Holism debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course. Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, discussion activities and strengths & weaknesses.

Psychology as a Science debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course. Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, discussion activities and strengths & weaknesses.

Usefulness debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course. Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, videos and strengths & weaknesses.

Blakemore & Cooper’s study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Used within the unit 2 - Core Studies exam. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation. Link to study summary in the slide notes.

The Social Area in line with unit 2 of the OCR A level Specification. Includes principles, concepts, explanations of why the studies lie in the area as well as strengths & weaknesses of the area.

The Psychodynamic Perspective in line with the OCR A level Specification. This perspective can be used both in unit 2 and unit 3 of the course. The powerpoint includes principles and concepts clearly explained visually and evaluation of the perspective.

Bocchiaro’s core study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation.

Chaney’s Core Study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation.