The following objectives indicate the progression in learning by strand that teachers might expect to see across curriculum levels 6–8 (NCEA levels 1, 2, and 3).
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:
6-1: Demonstrate understanding of theoretical knowledge of different approaches to understand why people behave the way they do in society; Demonstrate understanding of psychological debates.
6-2: Demonstrate understanding of the various methodologies used in psychological research.
6-3: Demonstrate understanding of the different fields of psychology in a real life context(s).
6-4: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ethical guidelines to consider social justice and human rights in a New Zealand context.
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:
7-1: Examine assumptions underlying approaches to psychology; Examine psychological debates.
7-2: Conduct psychological research with guidance.
7-3: Examine theories within different fields of psychology.
7-5: Examine ethical issues to consider rights and responsibilities in local and national contexts.
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:
8-1: Analyse the interaction of the use of different psychological approaches in context; analyse the significance of key research and its impact on social forces over time.
8-2: Conduct independent psychological research with consultation.
8-3: Analyse how different theories are applied within a field of psychology.
8-4: Analyse viewpoints on an issue in psychology practice.
Last updated November 15, 2017