Psychology

The Psychology curriculum at TLA introduces students to the fundamentals of psychology, developing critical analysis, independent thinking and research skills in order to equip students with the skills that they will need in future studies and beyond school life. ‘Our hope is that the skills practised, and experiences that students have in their psychology lessons will be a solid foundation for a lifelong interest in Psychology’. It promotes the relevance of psychology now and in the future, raising awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of psychological research and its real-life applications through the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum including many aspects of cognition and behaviour and social context and behaviour. The curriculum is designed to create a fun and engaging curriculum which develops students’ knowledge and understanding of psychology, whilst developing key skills and teaching key psychological concepts. It is our job as Psychology teachers to inspire our students’ interest in the subject in order to develop the next generation of researchers, encouraging students to be inquisitive and analytical in their approach. They should be able to debate psychological theories and work collaboratively with others to design, plan and carry out research. Our hope is that the skills practised, and experiences that students have in their psychology lessons will be a solid foundation for a lifelong interest in Psychology.

Psychology Curriculum Intent Statement

Psychology Curriculum Overview

KS4 Curriculum Overview