PSYCHOLOGY KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM INFO

What is the qualification?

One full GCSE awarded at grades 9 – 1.

 

What will I be doing on the course?  How will it be structured?

Unit 1- Making Sense of Other People

This is a written paper of one hour thirty minutes. Topics include:

Memory

Non verbal communication

Development of personality

Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination

Research methods

 

Unit 2- Understanding Other People

This is a written paper of one hour thirty minutes. Topics include:

Learning

Social Influence

Sex and gender

Aggression

Ethical considerations

 

The topics are taught in 6-8 week blocks and progress in each topic is assessed before starting the next one. Research methods is not taught as a ‘stand alone’ unit because the concepts are relevant throughout the other topics. There are a variety of experiments conducted by students to help them gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the research findings used to explain human behaviour.

 

Assessment

Year 11 Spring Term

Unit 1 examination

Unit 2 examination

 

What skills do I need to develop to be successful at this course?

You will need to be able to recall, select and communicate your knowledge and understanding of psychology and how psychology works. Also you will need to be able to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of psychology and how psychology works, as well as interpret, evaluate and analyse psychological data and practices.

 

What could I use this qualification for?

This qualification complements GCSE Science and students must be taking GCSE Science to undertake this course. It will also provide a smooth progression to A Level psychology and other A Level sciences.