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NCEA Psychology Scholarship Hui: Getting Our Heads Around Scholarship!
Well, what a great turnout and buzz at our recent online NCEA Psychology Scholarship Hui. It was awesome to connect with other Psychology...
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Jun 72 min read


Insights from Adam, one of our NZAPT moderators
One of my roles within the committee is to moderate a few of the standards. I learn so many valuable things by doing this. This includes...
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Aug 141 min read


Added to the Member Library
Examples of student work added Thanks so much to NZAPT member Ellie Reynolds who recently shared 4 NZQA externally moderated Level 3...
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Aug 141 min read


Nelson Hui Term 2 2025
The Nelson hui was held at Nayland College recently with teachers from Nayland College, Waimea College and Nelson College for Girls...
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Jun 111 min read


Bay of Plenty Regional hui Term 1 and 2
Bay of Plenty Regional hui We met in Term 1 (Thursday 20 March) and Term 2 (Thursday 5 June) to collaborate and share ideas. In Term 1,...
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Jun 111 min read


Wanganui- Manawatu- Taranaki Hui
Regional Hui- Wanganui- Manawatu- Taranaki region Hui: Thursday 24th July 2025, Massey University, Palmerston North, 0930-1430 Massey...
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Jun 111 min read


Waikato Regional Hui – June 2025
Waikato Regional NZAPT Hui – Term 2 Reflection On Tuesday 27 May, the Waikato region held its Term 2 NZAPT hui, bringing together kaiako...
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Jun 111 min read


Psych numbers exploding
Due to its engaging subject matter and numerous career pathways, psychology is one of the fastest growing NCEA subjects in secondary...
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Jun 91 min read


File Share Library reminder
Tēnā koutou katoa, As we continue to grow and strengthen our community of psychology educators, I would like to take a moment to remind...
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Jun 71 min read


Christchurch Regional Hub June 2025
NZAPT Greater Christchurch Regional Hub Hu i The psychology teaching community came together recently to strengthen connections and...
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Jun 71 min read


SocCon 2025 in Wellington
In today's educational landscape, understanding the link between psychology and teaching is more important than ever. At the recent...
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May 52 min read
Newsletter July 2024
This newsletter is an update on conference and derived grade exam, other highlights include the ongoing development of our file share...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Newsletter May 2024
We are absolutely delighted to announce that starting Semester Two 2024, Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka is offering...
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May 23, 20241 min read
NZAPT MENTORING PROGRAM
A big focus from the NZAPT is to provide help and support to Psychology teachers through our mentoring program. Here is a word from...
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Apr 19, 20242 min read
Ladder of Torture activity
Throwback to Conference 2022: we asked our members to share some of their best starters. This is one is a starter activity for level 2...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read


Using Bateson's Decision Making Cube to evaluate animal research
When exploring the use of animal research to support an approach or theory, learners could consider more that the cruelty aspect. One way...
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Aug 31, 20232 min read


Preparing your students for the 2023 external
As the external is fast approaching we thought it would be good to explore the 2022 paper and share some pitfalls students may...
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Aug 31, 20233 min read


NZAPT - Phil Hill and Richard Tweedie Outstanding Student Awards
The NZAPT has created two awards to honour Mr Phil Hill and Mr Richard Tweedie. Phil and Richard have been passionate teachers and...
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Aug 2, 20233 min read


Understanding Organised and Disorganised Murders:
Ted Bundy and the Complexity of Psychological Assessment (91847 Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice) The study...
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Jul 31, 20234 min read


Using Zimardo's SPE for AS91873 analyse the significance of a key piece of research
This achievement standard involves analysing the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society. When considering the...
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Jul 31, 20236 min read
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