Psychology (Sixth Form)
STAFF: MS.MCLAUGHLINETHOS/AIMS: Whether we realise it or not Psychology is continually used throughout our lives. It is displayed in our behaviour on a daily basis. Psychology as a subject studies human behaviour and the workings of the mind. To have a better understanding of others and ourselves is extremely important and empathy is learnt.
TEACHING STYLES: It is recognised that at Sixth Form level students appreciate being able to take more control of their own learning. In an effort to accommodate this a number of teaching methods are used, such as,
* Tutor Lectures
* Seminars
* Individual class work
* Individual tuition
* Group work
ASSESSMENT: Students are assessed continually throughout the course, whether it is marks given for homework or by the teacher listening to students. Ms. McLaughlin is an examiner for OCR Psychology and homework's are given along this basis, continually working towards the examinations taken in January/June.
A/S EXAMINATIONS: There are three exams, all taken in June
A2 EXAMINATIONS:
Psychology of Health is taken in January
Psychology of Crime is taken in June
Coursework is completed by May
