Mark Holah

The National Science Learning Centre requires a number of Psychology Consultants to assist with the development and delivery of their suite of psychology related CPD courses.

by Mark Holah on March 2, 2012

in CPD,Science Learning Centres

Below is an invite from the National Science Learning Centre to apply for a role of consulant to assist with the development and delivery of psychology related CPD courses.

 

The National Science Learning Centre (NSLC) and the regional network of Science Learning Centres provide inspirational and innovative professional development for science teachers, technicians, lecturers and teaching assistants from across the UK. All learners deserve an engaging and motivational science education. We are passionate about helping schools and colleges to achieve this and believe that it can be brought about through high quality and relevant subject-specific professional development.

To enable us to fulfil our vision we aim to recruit the highest calibre of contributors. If you feel you can help us achieve this vision please see below for more information.

We are currently looking for experienced and knowledgeable Psychology Consultants, who can contribute to all aspects of course delivery, including:

  • Design and preparation
  • Delivery
  • Leadership

We currently run three courses at the National Science Learning Centre in York, and we are looking to further develop our offer for the future.  Our current courses are:

Through these courses, we are looking to expand our engagement with, and reach to, teachers of psychology in UK schools and colleges.

The consultants we are looking for must meet the following criteria:

  • Well qualified
  • Experienced in aspects relevant to teaching and learning of psychology in schools and colleges
  • Align with our aspiration for improving learner outcomes through teachers’ CPD
  • Ability to engage teachers of psychology with on-going subject specific professional development, including subject knowledge and cutting edge science

In return for your expertise and enthusiasm, we can offer:

  • Generous fees and expenses
  • On site accommodation during course delivery
  • Appropriate support for course delivery
  • Contribution to an exciting and prestigious programme and workplace

An Initial expression of interest should be sent via completion of the following:

  • Professional Profile – contact Eleanor at e.malcolmson@slcs.ac.uk to request a template
  • Covering Letter – including  any accompanying evidence as appropriate

All expressions of interest should be sent to Eleanor Malcolmson at e.malcolmson@slcs.ac.uk no later than 5pm on Friday 16th March.

Upon receipt of expressions of interest, you will be contacted within 1 week if we wish to invite you to the centre to discuss the opportunities available.  At this stage there will also be a requirement for you to deliver a short presentation.

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact Eleanor on 01904 328304.

 

 

 

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The Psychology Faculty

by Mark Holah on January 23, 2012

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With the support of JISC (part of the Higher Education Funding Council of England) www.theFaculties.org has made approximately 300 films of lecturers speaking on themes and topics from the A-level curriculum.

More than 30 of those themes are in Psychology  – see www.thepsychologyfaculty.org  More will follow in the coming weeks. The videos also offer advice to A-level students about where they might study Psychology at University, and about the careers that can follow their degree. .

Although this resource has only just been launched it is promised that in time it will cover the entire UK A-level curriculum. It is possible on the site for Psychology teachers and students to suggest further topics and ways in which the expertise of academic Psychologists can be employed in the secondary school classroom.

www.thepsychologyfaculty.org

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Prices Held for ATP Aston 2012

by Mark Holah on October 15, 2011

in ATP,Conferences,Courses

The ATP annual conference will be held on 6th-8th July 2012 at Aston University, Birmingham.

The ATP Conference 2012  has held prices fo members.

Offering fantastic networking opportunities, the chance to meet with your exam board representatives as well as providing inspiring CPD breakout events and keynote speakers, the ATP Conference offers great value for money.

If the full conference is beyond your budget, the ATP  also offer day rates.

As Aston University is close to Birmingham City Centre it has excellent road and rail links.

Your ATP Needs You

Can you offer a workshop or symposium at Aston ATP conference next July? Do you consistently get good AS results? Do you have lessons that inspire your students? Have you got great ways of teaching the more ‘dry’ topics? Or maybe there is something important that you feel needs airing? If so, then consider sharing your ideas with colleagues.

If you are interested and would like to discuss it further, then email: info@theatp.org. If you are new to presenting, we can offer support and guidance. Remember, you don’t have to go it alone – workshops are often very effective when presented by two or more colleagues.

Meeting your CPD needs

The ATP  want to continue to inspire you and provide you with the best CPD event possible. Is there a workshop that you would love to see on next year’s programme? A burning issue in psychology that you want to debate? Then contact us and we will do our very best to arrange it.

See more here www.atpconference.org.uk

Email: info@theatp.org

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psychology4students

by Mark Holah on September 12, 2011

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Love and attraction’ and ‘How e-fits help to identify offenders’  are just two of the topics being discussed at the BPS annual event ‘Psychology4students’ on Thursday 1 December at Watford Colosseum and Wednesday 23 November at the University of Central Lancashire.

As well as 5 keynote lectures by established UK Psychologists, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in mini workshops including ‘revision techniques’ and ‘developing evaluation skills’. Students who are looking for information on this will also have the opportunity to speak to local University students to find out ‘What it’s really like at University?’ Hopefully, new potential prospects will emerge and take part.

This year will see the BPS launch the interactive demonstration fair. Taking place over an extended lunch break, the BPS have invited local Universities and Division’s of the Society to showcase their current research, get the students involved and be available for questions.

It is a great opportunity to give students a glimpse into the exciting world of Psychology.

Tickets are only £16 (including a packed lunch).  For every 10 places booked the BPS provide one free tutor place.

For more information about the speakers and how to book please visit:

www.bps.org.uk/p4sn (North)

www.bps.org.uk/p4ss (South)

Email: p4s@bps.org.uk

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Oxford Blog Forum

by Mark Holah on September 12, 2011

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The blog for the Complete Companion which provides extra stuff that they cannot squeeze into their books as well as providing extra resources, updates on research and answers to questions, now has a forum.

The forum allows further discussion of AQA A related issues; especially important as we are seeing much change in the specifications.

Check it out here

http://www.oxfordschoolblogs.co.uk/psychcompanion/blog/community/

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NEW Psychology School Tours from NST

by Mark Holah on July 29, 2011

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NST was established in 1967 and is now the UK’s leading educational travel company for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges.

As the largest tour operator for schools, and colleges they offer the very best prices in the educational travel market, whilst providing the very highest levels of customer service, giving you the peace of mind you want, when organising travel for a group of young people.

NST are now offering tours for psychology students including trips to London, Vienna, Krakow and China.

For example, their tour to London is an ideal way to boost AO1 and AO2 grades. They can tailor an itinerary to your group’s exact requirements, including travel, accommodation, visits and meals. From the Freud Museum and Tavistock Centre, to health-related and crime and punishment visits, you can cover a wide range of key study topics in and around central London.

The tour of Vienna provides a visit that’s not to be missed in a tour of Freud’s apartment and office. The Nazi invasion in 1938, and the ensuing destruction of the city’s sizeable Jewish community, also enable consideration of the prejudices and conformity that took place in several key sites within this truly cultural city.

NST have worked closely with Jenny Toal to ensure that experiences match studying in the classroom and provide expert guide lectures as part of the itinerary.

For more information visit http://nstgroup.co.uk/?OBH=64&ID=41&OBT=6

And to download the new psychology brochure click here

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ATP Conference 2011

by Mark Holah on February 24, 2011

in ATP,Conferences,Courses

The Association for the Teaching of Psychology Annual Conference is to be held at the University of Hertfordshire, 8th to 10th  July, 2011.



Details of the conference and booking can be found on www.atpconference.org.uk


The conference will run in its usual residential format opening at 12.30 on Friday 8th July and closing at 2.00 on Sunday 10th July. Alongside the conference  will also be one-day CPD events.


On Friday 8th and Saturday 9th there will be one-day CPD programmes that will run in parallel with the main conference.


The conference will provide a wide range of CPD opportunities for teachers including,
  • Updating key areas in psychology
  • Sharing good practice with colleagues
  • Seminars with examiners from the Awarding Bodies
  • Displays and demonstrations from educational publishers
  • Using technology in teaching
Fees for full residential attendance at the full conference start from £275 and single day CPD events are available from only £140.


Bookings can be made through The British Psychological Society shop (link through the conference website).

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Boardworks

by Mark Holah on December 12, 2010

in BoardWorks,Resources

Boardworks.co.uk is giving away free (Christmas related) resources for stress and the social readjustment rating scale.

The resources include an interactive table that students can use to work out their total Life Change Unit score across different scenarios, and an accompanying worksheet to use with the activity about the stress Christmas can bring.

http://www.boardworks.co.uk/as-psychology_464/product-blog

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BPS – New Award for 2011

November 26, 2010

Members of the BPS are invited to make nominations for this inaugural annual award that recognises and celebrates unusually significant and sustained contributions to psychology education. The award will confer free life membership of the Society and a commemorative certificate will be presented at the Society’s Annual Conference. The award is formally for ‘distinguished lifetime [...]

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Boardworks – free interactive resources

November 7, 2010

Boardworks are giving away free psychology resources aimed at research methods in psychology Boardworks offer complete curriculum coverage across 21 secondary subject areas and in psychology they have a comprehensive coverage of AS psychology. The AS psychology interactive resources include a wealth of exciting, stimulating and fully customisable ideas, including case studies, virtual experiments and [...]

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