Psychology Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
Course Code: T0276
£249.00 – £289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This new course, part of our ‘Guide for Early Career Teachers’ range is tailored for new Psychology teachers, focusing on essential teaching techniques, student engagement in research, handling sensitive topics, assessment methods, and preparing students for GCSE and A-Level psychology exams.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Learn effective strategies for teaching psychology
- Engage students in psychological research and inquiry
- Develop skills for addressing sensitive topics in the classroom
- Gain insights into exam-level teaching and assessment
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Introduction and Objectives
10.15am: Basics of Teaching Psychology
- Introduction to key psychological theories
- Strategies for explaining complex concepts
11.15am: Break
11.00 – 11.10am11.30am: Engaging Students in Psychological Research
- Encouraging critical thinking and inquiry
- Incorporating research projects in the classroom
12.30pm: Lunch
1.15pm: Addressing Sensitive Topics in Psychology
- Approaches for discussing mental health and other sensitive issues
- Creating a supportive classroom environment
2.15pm: Break
2.30pm: Assessment and Feedback
- Designing assessments for psychology courses
- Providing feedback to foster deeper understanding
3.00pm: Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level
- Preparing students for psychology exams
- Focus on exam techniques and practice
3.40pm: Depart
Leadership - Code: T0276
Psychology Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
COURSE LEADER
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.