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AQA A-Level Psychology: Making Research Methods Simple
Course Code: T0432 £249.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This brand-new course is designed for teachers who are new to teaching Research Methods, as well as those looking to build their confidence in the topic. It is particularly suited to teachers working with mixed-ability groups and lower-attaining students who want to maximise student potential and improve outcomes in Research Methods. The course explores a range of effective teaching and assessment strategies, highlights common student misconceptions and errors, and introduces practical techniques to strengthen both teacher confidence and student performance.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Understand the key areas where students struggle and how to teach them.
- Learn how to embed research methods in the teaching of other topics.
- Deepen your understanding of the exam questions and assessment criteria.
- Challenge and support your students
- Leave with effective teaching and learning techniques to help your students succeed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- ECTs
- New Teachers of A-Level Psychology
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Making Research Methods Lessons Engaging- Introduction: why Research Methods matters and its importance within Psychology
- Using mini practicals to make Research Methods lessons engaging and accessible for all students
- Simple, effective techniques to help students retain and apply key information
11.15am: Break
11.30am: Embedding Research Methods throughout the Specification
- Techniques for embedding Research Methods throughout the specification for ongoing revision
- Recognising how Research Methods questions can appear across all three papers, and preparing students for this
- Approaches to tackling “design a study” questions linked to any topic, including how to structure responses and apply methodological knowledge
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Misconceptions
- A review of the common mistakes students make in exams and how to avoid them
- Simple and effective techniques for identifying and correcting misconceptions in lessons
- Strategies for making inferential statistics more accessible, manageable, and less intimidating for students
2.30pm: Break
2.40pm: Exam Ready: Breaking Down Questions and Finding Marks
- Addressing frequently asked questions and common areas of uncertainty for teachers and students
- Exploring what examiners are looking for in high-quality responses
- Breaking down exam questions to help students access the maximum number of marks
- A practical marking exercise to develop confidence in applying mark schemes accurately
3.40pm: Depart
A-Level - Code: T0432AQA A-Level Psychology: Making Research Methods Simple
COURSE LEADER
Hannah Turner is an experienced Psychology teacher with 18 years of A-Level teaching experience. She has taught in both grammar and comprehensive schools and has extensive experience as an examiner, giving her a strong understanding of how students can achieve marks effectively. She has also worked with Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes as a subject specialist for Psychology, supporting new teachers in applying their learning effectively within the subject.