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Overview

If you are already teaching Psychology you can compare current and revised specifications on the What are the changes? page.

Built on the success of OCR's current market-leading specification, our new qualification provides learners with a hands-on experience of research; and teachers with the opportunity to teach core studies using a variety of engaging stimuli in the classroom.

Designed in consultation with teachers, the new GCSE offers a basic introduction to the principal approaches in psychology and the skills of research – giving excellent progression to our popular A Level Psychology specification.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

• Opportunity for teachers to use a variety of interesting and engaging stimuli which captivate and engage learners
• Designed to captivate learners interest and nurture understanding of Psychology
• Students learn basics of research by doing research rather than being confined to text book theory
• Offers basic introduction to key principals and practices in Psychology – an ideal launch for further study of Psychology A Level
• Encourages development of transferable skills such as evaluation, questioning and debating skills
• Offers teachers the opportunity to generate excitement and captivate audiences.

First examination dates

January and June 2010

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