2023 Psychology Summer Conference

12:00 PM

1 Hour

Environmental psychology examines the interrelationship between environments and human behavior. The field defines the term environment very broadly including all that is natural on the planet as well as social settings, built environments, learning environments and informational environments. Climate and environmental psychologists seek to improve the interactions of people with the world around us. They work in areas as varied as human responses to natural and technological hazards, conservation, environmental perception and cognition to loneliness, stress and design. Such a relevant topic for students of today, this workshop will provide you with all you will need to teach a unit.

Presenter: Lauren Scarfe

Organisation: Adelaide Botanic High School

12:00 PM

1 Hour

Have you ever wondered exactly what process happens when you submit student work for SACE moderation?! Are your grades constantly not being confirmed at moderation and you can’t understand why?! …Or perhaps you just lack a bit of confidence in knowing and understanding the standard required for each grade band since the introduction of the new Psychology Curriculum for Stage 1 Psychology in 2021, and Stage 2 Psychology in 2022 and the new task requirements. If so – then this workshop is for you! Come and learn about the moderation process, what moderators look for, and participate in a mock moderation with live student work samples from a range of schools. Feel free to bring in some of your own work samples to share and get feedback on as well!

Presenter: Emma Beukema

Organisation: St Marys College

12:00 PM

1 Hour

If you enjoyed the theory covered in the keynote address by Associate Professor Tim Windsor, why not sign up for a follow-up workshop covering some interactive ideas that you could use when covering this material in your classrooms! Have you and your students ever wondered what it’s really like to grow old?! In this workshop Tim will be conducting an in-class ‘aging simulation’, complete with a range of activities you too could use in your classrooms to help your students better understand the daily challenges and obstacles older adults face by completing a range of activities aimed to simulate experiences associated with age-related impairments.

Presenter: Tim Windsor

Organisation: Flinders University

1:30 PM

1 Hour

The start of something new can be daunting so why not come and break down what it means to start teaching Psychology. This session will focus on elements of planning, timing of assessment, scaffolding and differentiating resources, general new to teaching tips and a question and answer section. Alanah will speak to her experiences of moving to a rural school and being the only psychology teacher, navigating SACE, balancing expectations, and where to go for advice, help and support if and when you need it.

Presenter: Alanah Rowe

Organisation: Caritas College

1:30 PM

1 Hour

Designed with the Stage 2 examinable topic of Social Influence specifically in mind, this workshop will provide teachers with a multitude of interactive resources you can use with your students in the classroom; covering the sub-topics of: obedience and conformity; attitude formation and attitude change; prejudice and persuasion; and social media; as well as share with you some exam topic tips, hints, and revision materials – all the hard work is done for you!

Presenter: Patrick McEgan

Organisation: Marryatville High School

1:30 PM

1 Hour

Environmental psychology examines the interrelationship between environments and human behavior. The field defines the term environment very broadly including all that is natural on the planet as well as social settings, built environments, learning environments and informational environments. Climate and environmental psychologists seek to improve the interactions of people with the world around us. They work in areas as varied as human responses to natural and technological hazards, conservation, environmental perception and cognition to loneliness, stress and design. Such a relevant topic for students of today, this workshop will provide you with all you will need to teach a unit.

Presenter: Lauren Scarfe

Organisation: Adelaide Botanic High School

2:31 PM

1 Hour

The start of something new can be daunting so why not come and break down what it means to start teaching Psychology. This session will focus on elements of planning, timing of assessment, scaffolding and differentiating resources, general new to teaching tips and a question and answer section. Alanah will speak to her experiences of moving to a rural school and being the only psychology teacher, navigating SACE, balancing expectations, and where to go for advice, help and support if and when you need it.

Presenter: Alanah Rowe

Organisation: Caritas College

2:31 PM

1 Hour

Have you ever wondered exactly what process happens when you submit student work for SACE moderation?! Are your grades constantly not being confirmed at moderation and you can’t understand why?! …Or perhaps you just lack a bit of confidence in knowing and understanding the standard required for each grade band since the introduction of the new Psychology Curriculum for Stage 1 Psychology in 2021, and Stage 2 Psychology in 2022 and the new task requirements; or are curious to see the standard of student work from other schools... If so – then this workshop is for you! Come and learn about the moderation process, what moderators look for, and participate in a mock moderation with live student work samples from a range of schools. Feel free to bring in some of your own work samples to share and get feedback on as well!

Presenter: Emma Beukema

Organisation: St Marys College

2:31 PM

1 Hour

Designed with the Stage 2 examinable topic of Social Influence specifically in mind, this workshop will provide teachers with a multitude of interactive resources you can use with your students in the classroom; covering the sub-topics of: obedience and conformity; attitude formation and attitude change; prejudice and persuasion; and social media; as well as share with you some exam topic tips, hints, and revision materials – all the hard work is done for you!

Presenter: Patrick McEgan

Organisation: Marryatville High School