The module will be delivered entirely through Blackboard, as it is a component of a Distance Learning award. Teaching materials and activities will be available through the VLE, and students will engage in peer learning and interaction with each other through Blackboard discussion facilities. Tutor support will be available through telephone and email, in addition to discussion via Blackboard.

The module aims to provide students with a good grounding in the key areas of Psychology, with emphasis on those areas commonly taught at AS/A level Psychology and stressed by the British Psychological Society. Five main areas will be covered: cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, social psychology and physiological psychology. Students will develop information search and critical thinking skills with regard to each key area. In addition, students will explore educational theory and will apply their knowledge of this to develop effective teaching practice and resources for teaching these topics to AS/A level Psychology students. They will be required to reflect on their professional practice in the context of the skills and knowledge acquired in the module.

Summative assessment
1. Critical essay on one area of the Psychology core curriculum (50%; 2500 words; maps to LO1 and LO2).
2. Reflective journal and mini-portfolio of work in planning, delivering and assessing one area of the Psychology core curriculum (50%; 2500 words, maps to LO3, LO4 and LO5).

Formative assessment
Activities will be provided through Blackboard to enhance student?s skills and help them to prepare for both of the summative assessments. These will include debates organised with staff and other students regarding the key areas of psychology, short writing exercises, and a reflective writing exercise. Students will be able to discuss theoretical issues relating to the assessments with each other and staff via Blackboard.

Students must be able to teach AS / A level Psychology classes during the module.

The majority of resources will be available from specified online sources. Useful additional reading may include:
Carlson, N.R., Martin, G.N. and Buskist, W. (2004). Psychology. London, Pearson.
Jarvis, M. (2006). Teaching Post-16 Psychology. Cheltenham, Nelson Thornes.

Access to Blackboard via the internet.