1. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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Lesson Topic Objectives Suggested teaching & prep Resources
INTRODUCTION
1
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1 Biological studies
Sperry
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter Activity: What brain belongs to which animal?
Left or right brained?
Go through the different parts of the brain and
lateralisation of function etc.
PPT
Sperry/Casey booklet
1
Mich
2 Biological studies
Sperry
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT
2
Mich
3 Biological studies
Sperry
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT
2
Mich
4 Biological studies
Sperry
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT

2. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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Lesson Topic Objectives Suggested teaching & prep Resources
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5 Biological studies
Casey
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter: How much can you resist the chocolate bar?
Go through some key definitions (in booklet) and look
at the different parts of the brain in relation to this
study.
Chocolate bars (mini) and
larger chocolate bars for those
that resist
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT
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6 Biological studies
Casey
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT
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Mich
7 Biological studies
Casey
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT
4
Mich
8 Biological studies
Casey
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study/show clips from You-tube
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
Sperry/Casey booklet
PPT

3. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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Lesson Topic Objectives Suggested teaching & prep Resources
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9 Approach
Biological
To be able to evaluate
the approach as well
Recap the two studies of the approach using bullet
points.
Consider the assumptions and the benefits or
weaknesses of the approach.
Biological Approach booklet
5
Mich
10 Approach
Biological
To be able to evaluate
the approach as well
Recap the two studies of the approach using bullet
points.
Consider the assumptions and the benefits or
weaknesses of the approach.
Biological Approach booklet
6
Mich
11 Practical
Applications of the
Biological
Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the
Biological Approach
links to the everyday
world as well as different
situations.
Look at the key areas of the approach and ask pupils
to make notes on this in their own words/highlight key
words etc.
Task 1: Find a news article that relates to biological
psychology.
Task 2: Sperry task using a website (use link)
**IT LESSON**
Biological Approach booklet
6
Mich
12 Practical
Applications of the
Biological
Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the
Biological Approach
links to the everyday
world as well as different
situations.
Look at the key areas of the approach and ask pupils
to make notes on this in their own words/highlight key
words etc.
Task 3: Haribo link. Evaluate why some children can
resist Haribo in exam format (use link)
Task 4: How would biological psychology explain the
need to use our phones (use link)
**IT LESSON**
Biological Approach booklet
7
Mich
12 Practical
Applications of the
Biological
Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the
Biological Approach
links to the everyday
world as well as different
Look at the key areas of the approach and ask pupils
to make notes on this in their own words/highlight key
words etc.
Task 5: Make notes on Jodi Miller website.
Task 6: Read the article as to what makes a science-
jot ideas down in booklet (for/against argument)
**IT LESSON**
Biological Approach booklet

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situations.
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13 Practical
Applications of the
Biological
Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the
Biological Approach
links to the everyday
world as well as different
situations.
Starter-Recap task 1-6 if haven’t done so at the end of
the prior lessons.
Look at the similarities and difference with other
approaches. Read the material and ask pupils to make
notes in their own words.
Recap whole approach using a quiz/test/white boards
Biological Approach booklet
8
Mich
14 Psychology as a
science
To understand how
psychology can be
regarded as a science
(or not)
Starter: Brainstorm: ‘What makes a science?’
Fill in strength and weaknesses (can use textbook)
Summarise key areas of the debate in their own words.
Link this to studies learnt.
Task 3: What does your handwriting say about you?
Task 4: How can you tell if someone is lying?
Task 5: Stroop test
Task 6: Reaction times
Task 7: Does exercise affect concentration?
Task 8: Key terms (finish for prep)
Task 9: Similarities and differences (finish for prep)
Psychology as a science
booklet
Give stroop test in colour on
the board
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15 Ethics To understand the
ethical principles
surrounding science.
Introduce the topic of ethics.
Work out strength and weaknesses (use the textbook if
needs to).
Highlight key areas of the debate and write them in
their own words.
Task 1: find a news article of ethical and non-ethical
research (set for prep),
Task 2: Give studies that are ethical/not ethical (can be
from AS or A2).
Task 3: Watch Darren Browns trick and write notes (do
as a class).
Task 4: Make notes on key definitions.
Task 5: make notes on similarities and differences in
Ethics booklet

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own words.
9
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16 Individual
differences studies
Freud
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter-Freud-what do we know about him?
Go through Freud’s theory of personality.
Fill in the unconscious mind.
Go through the 5 psychosocial stages of development.
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
9
Mich
17 Individual
differences studies
Freud
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
10
Mich
18 Individual
differences studies
Freud
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
10
Mich
19 Individual
differences studies
Freud
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet

6. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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Lesson Topic Objectives Suggested teaching & prep Resources
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Mich
20 Individual
differences studies
Baron-cohen
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter: Define autism
Go through the triad of impairments as well as what
causes autism.
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
11
Mich
21 Individual
differences studies
Baron-cohen
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
12
Mich
22 Individual
differences studies
Baron-cohen
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet
12
Mich
23 Individual
differences studies
Baron-cohen
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
PPT
Freud/Baron-Cohen booklet

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aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
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24 Approach
Individual
differences
To be able to evaluate
the approach as well
Recap the two studies of the approach using bullet
points.
Consider the assumptions and the benefits or
weaknesses of the approach.
ID approach booklet
13
Mich
25 Approach
Individual
differences
To be able to evaluate
the approach as well
Look at the key areas of the approach and highlight the
relevant points.
ID approach booklet
14
Mich
26 Practical
Applications of the
ID Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the IDl
Approach links to the
everyday world as well
as different situations.
Task 1: Find a news article that highlights the ID
approach
Task 2: Measure students personality using various
tests (using link)
Task 3: Print off article for discussion (can use IT)
Task 4: Print off article for discussion (can use IT)
**IT lesson**
ID approach booklet
14
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27 Practical
Applications of the
ID Approach
To be able to
understand how the
psychology of the IDl
Approach links to the
everyday world as well
as different situations.
Task 5: How would the ID explain the nurses article
Task 6: Suggest S and W of BBC article
Task 7: list the ethics of conducting research on
autistic indivuals (use the link)
Task 8: Use the article to discuss gender bias.
Look at similarities and differences and put into own
words (set for prep)
**IT lesson**
ID approach booklet
1
Lent
28 Conducting socially
sensitive research
Understand that any
research conducted will
have an impact on
society as a whole.
Starter: Read an overview of what is meant by socially
sensitive research.
Highlight key areas in the debate and make notes in
bullet points.
Socially sensitive research
booklet
1
Lent
29 Conducting socially
sensitive research
Understand that any
research conducted will
Task 2: Link to studies
Task 3: Suggest the implications of using autistic
Socially sensitive research
booklet

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have an impact on
society as a whole.
individuals in research.
Task 4: Discuss L/P research (using clip)
Task 5: Research the key terms (set for prep)
Task 6: Similarities and differences (set for prep)
2
Lent
30 Free Will and
determinism
To understand the
principles surrounding
free will and determinism
Starter: intro into determinism and free will
Give S and W of both sides of the debate.
Read key areas within the debate and highlight/make
notes.
Task 1: Find a news article (prep)
Free will/determinism booklet
2
Lent
31 Free Will and
determinism
To understand the
principles surrounding
free will and determinism
Task 2: Give studies that support the debate.
Task 3: Was the killer insane when he attacked in
Norway (see link)
Task 4: Summarise similarities and differences.
Free will/determinism booklet
3
Lent
32 Reductionism and
holism
To understand the
principles of
reductionism and holism
Starter: intro into reductionism and holism
Give S and W of both sides of the debate.
Read key areas within the debate and highlight/make
notes.
Task 1: Find a news article (prep)
Reductionism/holism booklet
3
Lent
33 Reductionism and
holism
To understand the
principles of
reductionism and holism
Task 2: Give studies that support the debate.
Task 3: is medicine a holistic or reductionist approach?
Task 4: Prevention of disease
Task 5: Similarities and differences.
Reductionism/holism booklet
4
Lent
34 Behaviourist
perspective
To know the principles
surrounding the
behaviourist perspective
as well as evaluate.
Recap the two studies of the perspective using bullet
points.
Consider the assumptions and the benefits or
weaknesses of the perspective.
Behaviourist perspective
booklet
4
Lent
35 Behaviourist
perspective
To know the principles
surrounding the
behaviourist perspective
as well as evaluate.
Read and highlight the important areas surrounding
the perspective. Make some bullet point notes
Behaviourist perspective
booklet
5 36 Practical To understand how the Task 1: Find a news article relating to the behaviourist **IT lesson**

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Lent applications of the
behaviourist
perspective
behaviourist perspective
fits into everyday life.
perspective.
Task 2: Summarise aversion theory using the clip.
Task 3: How can you cure dementia using classical
conditioning?
Behaviourist perspective
booklet
5
Lent
37 Practical
applications of the
behaviourist
perspective
To understand how the
behaviourist perspective
fits into everyday life.
Task 4: Watch little Albert and answer questions
Similarities and differences-read the information and
summaries in your own words.
Behaviourist perspective
booklet
6
Lent
38 Psychodynamic
perspective
To know the principles
surrounding the
psychodynamic
perspective as well as
evaluate.
Recap the two studies of the perspective using bullet
points.
Consider the assumptions and the benefits or
weaknesses of the perspective.
Psychodynamic perspective
booklet
6
Lent
39 Psychodynamic
perspective
To know the principles
surrounding the
psychodynamic
perspective as well as
evaluate.
Read and highlight the important areas surrounding
the perspective. Make some bullet point notes
Psychodynamic perspective
booklet
7
Lent
40 Practical
applications of the
psychodynamic
perspective
To understand how the
psychodynamic
perspective fits into
everyday life.
Task 1: Find a news article relating to the behaviourist
perspective (for prep)
Task 2: hypnotherapy (using link)
Psychodynamic perspective
booklet
7
Lent
41 Practical
applications of the
psychodynamic
perspective
To understand how the
psychodynamic
perspective fits into
everyday life.
Look at similarities and differences of the perspective
with any other. Ask pupils to make their own notes,
Recap topics using quiz-pupils could write own
questions.
Psychodynamic perspective
booklet
8
Lent
42 Test To recap the topics in a
test environment,
GB/KH to write GB/KH to write
8
Lent
43 Test-review Go through test to
highlight pitfalls.
GB/KH to write GB/KH to write

10. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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Sum
44 Biological studies-
A2
Blakemore and
Cooper
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter Activity: What do you think are the ethical
principles surrounding using kittens for research?
Go through the context of the study-possible ask
student to find examples of research using animals and
discuss.
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
1
Sum
45 Biological studies-
A2
Blakemore and
Cooper
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
2
Sum
46 Biological studies-
A2
Blakemore and
Cooper
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
2
Sum
47 Biological studies-
A2
Blakemore and
Cooper
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT

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aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
3
Sum
48 Biological studies-
A2
Maguire
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter Activity: Can you complete the maze? What are
the strategies to completing it? Watch clips of the
knowledge and answer questions Go through the
context of the study-possible ask student to find
examples of research using animals and discuss.
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
3
Sum
49 Biological studies-
A2
Maguire
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
4
Sum
50 Biological studies-
A2
Maguire
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT
4
Sum
51 Biological studies-
A2
Maguire
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
Blakemore/Maguire booklet
PPT

12. AS Psychology Scheme of work-GB lessons
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three frame storyboard – allocate students different
aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
5
Sum
52 ID Studies-A2
Gould
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter Activity: Complete the IQ test.
Go through the context of the study-possible ask
student to find examples of research using animals and
discuss.
Gould/Hancock booklet
5
Sum
53 ID Studies-A2
Gould
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Gould/Hancock booklet
6
Sum
54 ID Studies-A2
Gould
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Gould/Hancock booklet
6
Sum
55 ID Studies-A2
Gould
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
Gould/Hancock booklet

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aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
7
Sum
56 ID Studies-A2
Hancock
To introduce the study
Be able to describe in
detail the context of the
research
Starter Activity: Define psychopaths
Go through the context of the study-possible ask
student to find examples of research using animals and
discuss.
Gould/Hancock booklet
7
Sum
57 ID Studies-A2
Hancock
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions.
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Gould/Hancock booklet
8
Sum
58 ID Studies-A2
Hancock
To know the key details
of the study - aim,
sample, procedure,
results (how were they
analysed and presented)
and conclusions
2nd
lesson on this
Break down the core study covering the aim, sample,
procedure, results (how were they analysed and
presented) and conclusions.
Based on reading of key research, get students to
create their own quizzes
www.classtools.net
Gould/Hancock booklet
8
Sum
59 ID Studies-A2
Hancock
Be able to describe
findings & Conclusion.
Be able to evaluate the
study.
Recap findings of the study- mini white boards
exercise.
Small groups to come up with strengths and
weaknesses of research- Evaluation group work
Re-enact the study
Use key pictures from the study to create a
summarised storyboard of the key aspects of the
study, or if not confident in own drawing ability, use:
http://www.storyboardthat. com/ to create a simple
three frame storyboard – allocate students different
Gould/Hancock booklet

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aspects of the procedure/results to summarise.
9
Sum
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