Wjec Psychology Scheme of Work Memory Topic
WJEC PSYCHOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK – MEMORY TOPIC
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/ Syllabus focus / learning objectives / Learning outcomes/Assessment / Resources /1. / Memory
Multi-store model of memory (Atkinson & Shiffrin). / Revise the multi-store model.
Identify the evidence for each store in the model
Present evidence in APFCC format
Evaluate evidence using the DRREEEEAAMMS evaluation criteria
Describe the DREAMS evaluation terms
Apply the DREAMS terms to the multi-store model
Plan a multi-store model essay
Discuss the format for writing A2 essays / Mind map on board the multi-store model of memory.
Take notes from textbooks summarising evidence for model.
Write the evidence for the multi-store model in the APFCC format.
Use the DREAMS evaluation power point to identify the relevant issues
Write post-it notes and put them on the power point slide
Read the DREAMS handout
Choose the evaluation terms applicable to the model
Write on post-it notes and put on board
Take notes from board
In small groups apply the terms to an exam question plan
Explain as a group how to write an A2 essay
Write up as full essay for IS / Henderson
Memory and forgetting Ch3
DREAMS handout and power point
Post-it notes
2. / Alternatives to the Multi-store model of memory (e.g. Levels of processing, Craik & Lockhart; Working Memory Model, Baddeley). / Explain the structure of the Alternatives topic
Experience the difference between deep and shallow processing
Describe the evidence for and against LoP
Evaluate the LoP model using the DREAMS evaluation
Outline the Encoding Specificity model
Evaluate the model
Apply evaluation terms to the evaluation / Copy structure of Alternatives topic from board in notes
Complete Craik and Lockhart’s levels of processing activity
Calculate mean scores for activity
Discuss reason for the results
Take notes from power point
Discuss results from activity
Read the evidence for and against the model
Summarise the evidence in the table in notes
As a whole group using notes summarise key points to use in mind map.
Copy mind map on board
Apply DREAMS evaluation terms to evidence
Carry out Morris et als Encoding specificity activity
In pairs convert the Encoding Specificity model into visual representation
Apply the evaluation issues to the visual representation
Convert notes into an answer to an exam question
Prepare a visual representation of the working memory model / Henderson Ch4
Levels of processing power point
DREAMS handout
Poster materials
3. / The role of emotion in memory (e.g. flashbulb memories, repression, depressive state). / Use examples from own life to illustrate emotion in memory
Debate about the usefulness of flashbulb memory
Decide on most common flashbulb memory in UK
Gain an understanding of current view of flashbulb memory
Be able to summarise evidence
Describe the evidence relating to flashbulb memory
Evaluate flashbulb theory of memory
Revise psychodynamic approach/defence mechanisms
Apply defence mechanisms to memory
Describe the effects of depression on memory
Evaluate the role of emotion in memory / Look at pictures from recent events (Diana, 9/11, Tsunami) carry out questions from page 58 Henderson
Whole group discussion on how we recall these events
Vote on the event that is most remembered in UK (results on BBC website)
Listen to exert from ‘all in the mind’ on BBC
Flashbulb memory activity from psychlotron
Summarise key points from flashbulb memory and evaluate on revision sheet
Repression activity from psychlotron using AS Notes and general textbooks
Discuss the causes of depression
Take notes from Radio 4 programme on memory
Mind map the different explanations of the effects of depression on memory
Apply DREAMS evaluation terms to the role of emotion in memory / Ch 4 Henderson
Pictures of recent major events
Handouts from psychlotron
AS notes on defence mechanisms
Handout on Depression and memory
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/memory/programmes/sharpen_memory1.shtml
DREAMS handout
4. / Explanations of forgetting (e.g. decay, displacement, context dependency, interference). / Theorise the causes of forgetting
Define key terms related to forgetting
Contrast different explanations of forgetting
Apply DREAMS evaluation terms to explanations of forgetting / Split into two groups
Group 1 prepare a 20 minute lesson on the Decay theory of forgetting, complete with handouts and activities
Group 2 complete a 20 minute lesson on displacement theory of forgetting with handouts and activities
Groups deliver their lessons
Mindmap the key points from the student led lessons
Convert the mind map into an essay plan
Evaluate different explanations of forgetting / Chapter 5 from Henderson
Resources on forgetting from psychlotron
5. / Explanations for disorders of memory (e.g. Amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease). / Discuss the causes of different disorders of memory:
Alzheimers
Korsokoff syndrome
Amnesia
Gain an understanding of the trauma of memory loss / Internet research on the different types of disorders of memory
Mind map the disorders of memory
Watch Memento as an example of amnesia
Extend mind map to include evaluation of the use of case studies in disorders of memory
Evaluate Disorders of Memory
Listen to radio 4 programme on the effects of memory loss on everyday life / DVD of Memento
Handout of the disorders
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/memory/programmes/me_and_my_memory1.shtml