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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 15, 20211 min read
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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 9, 20212 min read
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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 8, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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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Pilot Mentoring programme underway
PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME Psychology continues to grow as a modern and dynamic subject option across many schools in New...
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Aug 26, 20212 min read
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Getting ready for the external
The 2021 external examination at Level 3 has undergone a substantial format change. You can see the sample assessment material here:...
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Aug 12, 20211 min read
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