I'm a New Zealander with over 10 years experience teaching the IB Sports Science course.
I’ve enjoyed 20 years teaching within European International Schools, with roles ranging from Athletic Director, Senior Leadership, and IGCSE PE.
The area I am working to develop over the past few years is in the field of Psychology, hence, making PowerPoints and worksheets for the new IB Psych course.
I'm happy to develop new resources to all that may teach the new course. I hope you find it helpful.
I'm a New Zealander with over 10 years experience teaching the IB Sports Science course.
I’ve enjoyed 20 years teaching within European International Schools, with roles ranging from Athletic Director, Senior Leadership, and IGCSE PE.
The area I am working to develop over the past few years is in the field of Psychology, hence, making PowerPoints and worksheets for the new IB Psych course.
I'm happy to develop new resources to all that may teach the new course. I hope you find it helpful.
New IB Psychology Course
Weeks 23 - 26 . Human Development.
Standard Level
Topic 7
8 x PowerPoints (each designed for a 1.5 hour lesson)
8 x Matching Worksheets
1 x Unit Plan
1 x End of Unit Test with Answers
Worksheets include: Multichoice/short & long answer questions, word fill questions, all with answers.
Research tasks, summary writing, case studies, group work. All can be adapted and used for homework/extension tasks.
The lessons are easily adaptable and designed for 1 and a half hour lessons.
They are designed as a basic tool to help teachers get underway with the new course.
PowerPoint presentations with matching worksheets.
9 Complete Units/Topics for New IB Psychology Course
70 x PowerPoints (each designed for a 1.5 hour lesson)
70 x Matching Worksheets
Unit Plans for each Unit
9 x End of Unit Tests with Answers
All Standard Level Learning
Worksheets include: Multichoice/short & long answer questions, word fill questions, all with answers.
Research tasks, summary writing, case studies, group work. All can be adapted and used for homework/extension tasks.
The lessons are easily adaptable and designed for 1 and a half hour lessons.
They are designed as a basic tool to help teachers get underway with the new course.
PowerPoint presentations with matching worksheets.
**The Bundle **
Year 1: Foundations & Core Approaches
Semester 1 (Weeks 1-17) - Core Approaches & Research Methods
Weeks 1-2: Introduction to IB Psychology & Research Methods
Overview of IB syllabus & assessment structure
Introduction to key concepts: Bias, Causality, Change, Measurement, Perspective, Responsibility
Research methods: Experiments, Observations, Case Studies, Surveys
Ethical considerations in research
Paper 1 Practice: SAQs on key research methods
Weeks 3-6: Biological Approach 🧠
Brain structure & function
Neurotransmitters & their influence on behavior
Hormones & genetics
Use of technology in biological psychology
Research methods in the biological approach
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on chemical messengers & behavior
Weeks 7-10: Cognitive Approach 💭
Memory models & cognitive processing
Schema theory & decision-making
Cognitive biases & thinking patterns
Research methods in cognitive psychology
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on cognitive biases (e.g., anchoring bias)
Weeks 11-14: Sociocultural Approach 🌍
Social identity theory
Cultural dimensions of behavior
Social norms & conformity
Research methods in sociocultural psychology
Paper 1 Practice: Applied questions on sociocultural behavior
Weeks 15-17: Research Methods & IA Preparation 📝
Introduction to IA: Research Proposal Development
Selecting a research question & methodology
Evaluating psychological research
Paper 2 Practice: Class practical SAQs on research methods
Semester 2 (Weeks 18-35) - Applied Psychology Contexts
Weeks 18-22: Health & Well-being 🏥
Stress & coping mechanisms
Mental health disorders
Psychological resilience
Class Practical 2: Observational study on stress coping strategies
Paper 1 Practice: ERQ on multi-perspective mental health explanation
Weeks 23-26: Human Development 👶
Attachment & developmental theories
Cognitive & social development
Cultural influences on development
Class Practical 3: Case study on child behavior
Paper 1 Practice: ERQ on Theory of Mind measurement
Weeks 27-30: Human Relationships ❤️
Attraction & prosocial behavior
Group dynamics & conflict resolution
Class Practical 4: Field experiment on bystander effect
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on social learning theory and prosocial behavior
Weeks 31-35: Learning & Cognition 🎓
Learning theories & behaviorism
Cognitive strategies in education
Class Practical 5: Experiment on memory recall techniques
Paper 1 Practice: Applied questions on learning & cognition