Welcome to the website for the New Zealand Association of Psychology Teachers (NZAPT). The association supports the work of teachers of Psychology in New Zealand schools.

What we do

• Produce regular newsletters for members to keep them up to date with NZAPT news
• Organise an annual workshop for teachers of Psychology
• ​Promote the teaching of Psychology in NZ schools
• Actively participate in the move to making Psychology a University Entrance subject
• Support members and non members  who are looking to  introduce  psychology to their college
• Share curriculum resources, teaching ideas and inspiration between members
• Maintain the NZAPT website and social media

The aim of the NZAPT website is to promote the teaching of Psychology in New Zealand schools, to support schools who are introducing Psychology for the first time, as well as teachers of established courses, to provide a place for members and non members to find resources and keep up to date with NZAPT news.
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Twitter: @NZAPT1
Facebook: Psychology NZ secondary schools (group)

Notices

Network of Expertise Announcement

The New Zealand Association of Psychology Teachers is pleased, proud and excited to announce that we have been awarded a Ministry of Education contract for the next two years under the 'Networks of Expertise' initiative. Networks of Expertise are designed to provide subject specific professional development support for teachers. The focus of the Network set up by NZAPT will include strengthening existing supports such as our annual professional development workshop as well as developing new initiatives to provide resources, peer support and networks for new and experienced teachers of psychology in new Zealand.  We need you to take a few minutes to respond to the survey on Network proposals and resource development!
Please go to the Network of Expertise page for more information, the survey and positions available.

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NZAPT Workshop
November 2018 - This is likely to be held at Massey University - Albany Campus.
​Put your PD application in now! (2 day workshop possibly on 15-16th Nov or 22-23rd Nov)
​Watch this space!

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Positions Available!
NZQA has asked NZAPT to alert members to the following available positions to help with the development and marking of the external assessment. 
An 'Independent Checker' - this is a contracted teacher who sits a new exam paper as though they were a student in order to find any problems with questions, resources etc.
Markers and moderators will also be required for the external assessment. 

NZAPT would encourage you to consider applying for these positions. Remember - you are the experts in the field! NZQA has struggled to recruit enough appropriate people for these kinds of positions in the past. This is also great professional development! 
Further information on these positions can be found on NZQAs website here. ​

Contact NZAPT
General enquiries:
nzapt@hotmail.com

Chair: Hannah Cameron
hannah.cameron@nayland.school.nz

Secretary: Eric Wheater
wht@avcol.school.nz

Treasurer: Sarah Monkley
mn@camhigh.school.nz