The College has offered Psychology as an academic subject to Sixth Form students for over fifteen years. It has become increasingly popular over this time and is at present one of the fastest growing academic subjects. Psychology aims to stimulate an interest in the topics studied and their wider application to life today. It encourages the development of analytical and practical skills.
STAFF
- Mrs L Wright BEd MEd Teacher in Charge
- Mrs T A Rea
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES Resources used include textbooks, prepared work booklets, specialized magazines and websites. Students can also use PowerPoint presentations and accompanying worksheets accessed through the College’s computer network. Students are given opportunities to plan and conduct their own experiments.
CURRICULUM
The areas of study are broad and wide ranging. They include topics as diverse as memory, stress and prejudice. A varied range of critical issues, relevant to everyday life are also studied. These include eyewitness testimony, day care and stress management. The teaching methods are active and varied ranging from group and class work to individual and pair work. Role play and practical experiments also play an important role in the methods used. | |  | | | | Visual Illusions in Psychology | | | |  | |
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND EXCHANGES
Students attend the following events: - Clinical Psychology Open Day at Royal Victoria Hospital.
- APT Psychology Conference
- Royal College of Psychiatrists Debating Competition on Adolescent Mental Health Issues.
EXTRA CURRICULAR Extra curricular activities include a Psychology Club that is open to students in Form 4 and above. |
