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Welcome from your chair
I hope you are all doing as well as you can given the difficult circumstances that we are
all currently teaching under or trying to research under. During the first lockdown, I was
part of the BPS Covid-19 response team looking at different ways to support colleagues
during the pandemic. If you haven't already done so, there are a number of really useful
documents on the BPS website that are well worth a read.
In my other role as chair of the Standing Committee for Psychology Education in schools
and colleges, which is now part of DARTP, I proposed that we create a 'Teachers' Toolkit'
of teaching resources to support teachers of psychology. We created the first batch of
materials in collaboration with the Education Training Board and those resources are now
available on the BPS website. More are in the pipeline.
I am currently in discussions with OFQUAL regarding the 2021 A level examinations. It's
going to be very challenging to ensure that the exams are fair and equitable given the
wide disparity of access to education that students have had during lockdown and the
current disruption still being caused by the pandemic. However, please be assured that
discussions are on-going and I will do my very best to represent both teachers and
students.
We are always focused on how we can support our members, so please feel free to
contact me if you have any ideas about how DARTP can support you further, whether this
is lobbying on issues around psychology education and training or research or ideas for
CPD or anything else, please let us know.
Sad news
I was very sad to hear the news that Paul Humphreys, past committee member of both
DARTP and SCoPTE had died. Paul was a fierce supporter of the pre-university sector and
was involved from the very early days in the creation of the A level in psychology and
served as chief examiner for AEB A Level. He wrote a number of textbooks and most
recently wrote a book tracing the history of A level psychology, which had its 50th
anniversary last year.
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Paul brought his wealth of experience to the committees and was never afraid to put his
point across. He held the role of Honorary Secretary for the division between 2015 and
2019 and was a board member of the Psychology Teaching Review. He frequently
represented DARTP at the Association for the Teaching of Psychology annual conference,
where he staffed the exhibition stand and brilliantly engaged with teachers about the
BPS and how to get chartered status through the teaching route. I will also remember
him for his kindness and his sense of humour and our thoughts are with his family at this
time.
Psychology of Teaching Review
The next issue of the Psychology Teaching Review is focusing on online teaching. If you
would like to submit a paper, the deadline is 7 January 2021 and more information can
be found on the publications section of the BPS website.
Take care and wishing you all a restful Christmas and New Year.
Helen Kitching,
Chair
Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year 2021
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for our Higher Education
Psychology Teacher of the Year 2021, in association with Oxford University Press. This is a
unique opportunity to gain national recognition for outstanding Psychology teaching
practice, especially in these strange Covid-19 times.
If you exude energy and go above and beyond to ensure your students have the best
learning experience, then please consider applying for the Higher Education Psychology
Teacher of the Year Award 2021. Spread the word among your colleagues.
The prize includes: the title of Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year 2021,
£1,500 in cash, and £250 of Oxford University Press books. Submit your nomination by 1
February 2021
Nominate now
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Your Future in Psychology is back
The perfect event for A Level Psychology students and teachers is back. Your Future in
Psychology returns on Thursday 21 January 2021 and will give students and teachers a
fantastic insight into the A Level psychology curriculum, with a stellar line up of
speakers.
The panel will cover key topics including addiction, memory, mental health, and
inequality and wellbeing, giving students a deeper understanding and bringing topics to
life.
Alongside the speakers, specific CPD workshops for teachers and tutors will offer advice
and guidance on topics including the BPS Teachers’ Toolkit, BPS Code of Conduct ethics
and online teaching delivery. These sessions will give teachers and tutors the support and
guidance needed to support and inspire their students.
Book now
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Save the date: DARTP Virtual Teaching and Learning Conference
2021
As next year still looks uncertain when it comes to face-to-face conferences, we have
decided to hold our divisional Psychology Teaching and Learning Conference online in
2021. We will send out more details on this shortly once planning is completed, but
please hold the provisional dates of 24-25 June 2021 for this virtual event. Our hope is
to return to in-person conferences in 2022 with a conference at Queen’s University,
Belfast.
Student multi-membership offer for universities
Unlock discounted student memberships with the BPS' multi-membership
scheme. If your university teaches psychology as part of its curriculum, then it’s
never been easier to make the most of the opportunities available to your students
through the BPS.
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Our student membership opens the door to exclusive benefits that can’t be
accessed anywhere else, including:
Online journals and resources such as The Psychologist and PsychTalk
The opportunity to attend events and conferences
The chance to join committees and contribute to specialist publications,
including PsychTalk
By purchasing memberships for your students through the multi-membership
scheme, you can enjoy exclusive discounts.
1 - 100 student memberships, 10% discount - £23.00 per student
101 - 200 student memberships, 20% discount - £21.00 per student
201 - 300 student memberships, 25% discount - £19.50 per student
301 - 500 student memberships, 30% discount - £18.00 per student
501+ student memberships, 50% discount - £13.00 per student
Find out more
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