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Amplify Your Teaching Journey: Why Attending the NZAPT Conference at the End of 2023 is a Must
In the dynamic field of psychology education, continuous professional growth is essential for teachers to provide the best learning...
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Jul 30, 20233 min read


My Journey Joining the NZAPT Committee 2023
Kia ora e te Psychology kaiako, As a new NZAPT member I felt compelled to write a blog sharing my experience when I found out they were...
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Jul 26, 20233 min read


5 ways to ensure that your Psychology classes are industry relevant
Psychology is a relevant subject and here 5 ways you may want to try to help your students connect Psychology to their studies and...
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Jul 22, 20232 min read


Reflecting on the NZAPT South Island Summit: Supporting Psychology Teachers
"Collectively sharing and discussing psychology was awesome." Earlier this week we held the South Island Summit, where teachers from...
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Jun 30, 20233 min read


Psychology, Business Studies & Rainbows End: integrated learning & assessment
An integration of Psychology 91847 Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice and Business Studies 90847 Investigate...
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Jun 13, 20232 min read


Empowering Teachers: Highlights from the 2022 NZAPT Conference
Educators play a vital role in shaping the minds of the next generation. To equip teachers with the necessary tools and inspiration, the...
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Jun 6, 20233 min read


Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori and Psychology - where to begin?
With the changes to NCEA and the Curriculum, mātauranga Māori is (finally) receiving mana ōrite or equal status to the more commonly...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read


Creating engagement - a junior taster
Changing schools was a big decision and in the process I learned that my new school didn’t currently run a Senior Psychology programme....
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May 29, 20232 min read


Chat GPT and all things AI
Chat GPT and all things AI have burst into our awareness this year with equal measures of excitement about the potential and concerns of...
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May 23, 20234 min read


Activity – Build a Lego House
This activity is used during both Level 2 and Level 3 Research Standards. It is used as a practical example of the Scientific Method and...
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May 15, 20231 min read


Benefits of Joining NZAPT
Hey there fellow psychology teachers! As the chairperson of the New Zealand Association of Psychology Teachers, I'm here to tell you all...
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May 8, 20232 min read


Psychology Week
Psychology Week is coming up 15th- 21st May and features events involving the New Zealand Psychological Society psychologists across the...
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May 5, 20232 min read


Activity idea: Busting psychology myths
It might not be a unique experience to have students sign up for Psychology expecting to be criminal profilers by the end of the year,...
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May 2, 20232 min read


UoW Psychology Experience Day
Rototuna Senior High School (RSHS) in Kirikiriroa is lucky enough to have grown Psychology to be one of the most popular subjects in the...
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May 2, 20232 min read
Developing our capacity in Mātauranga Māori
Developing our capacity in Matauranga Maori We are looking for your help. Western Psychology and Matauranga Maori have, historically,...
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Dec 16, 20211 min read
Annual Message from the NZAPT
A message from NZAPT Chair Sam Dudek Congratulations to all of you who introduced Psychology into your school in 2021. There is no doubt...
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Dec 10, 20212 min read
Virtual Conference Goodie Bags
Our 2021 Conference looks a little different to usual! Kia ora koutou, Your conference has come to you via the courier this year as a ...
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Dec 9, 20211 min read
Bitesize Assessor Support: Level 3 Approaches is Live
Psychology - Online Assessor SupportShow: Psychology Homepage Various free resources to support assessors are available on the NZQA...
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Sep 12, 20211 min read
Thoughts on starting up a new Psychology course
Introducing a new subject into a school is always going to be a challenge. There is no doubt that psychology is an incredibly popular...
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Sep 8, 20213 min read
Moderation Service update
Moderation of assessments continues to be an area that members would like assistance with. There are now two ways you can get assessments...
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Sep 3, 20211 min read
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