A-Level Psychology Conference: Advancing Teaching Excellence
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
10.00am
Rosie Hussain, Director of Teaching and Learning
10.05
- 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, Head of Psychology
10.40am
- Dealing with data in the manner that A-Level Psychology expects
- Working with new and innovative methods to prepare students for data demands.
- Minimising the mistakes and deciphering where marks are lost
Rosie Hussain, Head of Psychology
11.20am
11.40pm
- 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, Head of Psychology
12.20pm
1.20pm
- Focusing on the underperforming areas of each exam
- High impact strategies to address these areas
- Developing synoptics skills to boost A02 and A03 assessment skills
2.20pm
2.30pm
- Evidence based revision strategies
- How to get students to take ownership of their revision
- Balancing exam technique and specification requirements
3.10pm
3A – Paper 3
- Preparing for OSTED and Departmental Deep Dives
- Preparing for Lesson Observations
- Preparing for work scrutiny
- CPD Training
- Beyond the specification
3.45pm
Leadership - Code: C0004
A-Level Psychology Conference: Advancing Teaching Excellence
London | Friday 07 February 2025
Rosie Hussain (MBA in Senior Leadership in Education) is a highly experienced and innovative classroom practitioner, with over 20 years in leading departments and delivering high quality T&L training. She has a wealth of skills and expertise as a Head of Psychology as well as leading Research and development in a secondary school and sixth form college. As an AQA A-Level Examiner and Fellow member of the Chartered College of teaching she prides herself in providing high impact evidence-based practice in order to improve Teaching & learning in education.
Course Brochure
