A Level Psychology Lesson – Case Studies (Research Methods)

This fully editable PowerPoint lesson introduces students to case studies as a key research method in A Level Psychology. It follows the Cambridge International (9990) specification, but can be easily adapted for any exam board such as AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.

Students learn:

What case studies are and when psychologists use them

A real-world example through the Genie case study, including a video link to support understanding

How to evaluate Genie’s case in terms of ethics, validity, and generalisability

A class task that encourages critical thinking and application skills

An overall evaluation of case studies as a research method

This lesson is exam-focused and encourages students to apply AO1, AO2 and AO3 skills. It’s ideal for developing analytical and evaluative thinking within the Research Methods topic.

Includes:

• Fully editable PowerPoint
• Video link (Genie case study)
• Engaging class task
• Clear structure and student-friendly design
• Exam styled questions

Perfect for:

A Level Psychology teachers

Cambridge International 9990 or similar specifications

Revision or introduction to Research Methods