Mathematical content and practical work in the new psychology A-level Event

Time:: 09:30 - 16:00
Date:: 24 May 2017
Venue:: Mathematics and Science Learning Centre Building 29, Level 3, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ

For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 02380 598810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .

Event details

The current psychology A-level specifications require a substantially increased level of mathematical content, from numeracy to statistics. Mathematical content comprises at least 10% of A-level marks. Moreover, there are now inspectable Ofqual requirements to conduct practical work and to teach research skills, including electronic data analysis and literature searching. Teachers will also want to take account of new guidance from the British Psychological Society and Association for the Teaching of Psychology. The aim of this course is to introduce teachers to a range of strategies for planning and carrying out practical work and maths during teaching and to be familiar with resulting practical and ethical issues. This 1 day course is suitable for new psychology A-level teachers.

Learning outcomes

All participants will:

Understand the context and purpose for the development of new mathematical requirements and be able to identify compulsory elements of mathematical content from their chosen specification
Be able to plan the integration of mathematical content and practical work into schemes of work and lesson planning
Understand how to plan relevant, manageable and ethical practical work
Better understand the range of mathematical operations that can form part of A-level assessment and practice some of these
Become familiar with a range of technological tools to aid the teaching and learning of mathematical content
Practice statistical analysis

Indicative content

Outline of the context to new mathematical requirements
Ways to integrate mathematical content and practical work into spec material
Current ethical guidance for practical work
Lesson planning to embed mathematical content
Current ethical guidance for practical work
Technology for delivering mathematical content
Practice at carrying out statistical analysis, both by hand and electronically

Course cost £130 per person. To book please email mslc@soton.ac.uk