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ATP CPD Event – Saturday 5th March 2011

The ATP is running a CPD event which is open to all teachers of Psychology. The aim of the day is to provide high quality, low cost CPD for Psychology teachers.

The day will consist of interactive workshops given by experienced teachers and examiners on a variety of topics relevant to all teachers of Psychology.  There will be plenty of opportunity to network with like minded professionals.

The exact programme is still to be finalised, but will contain workshops on the following:

• Using new technologies to support teaching and facilitate learning;
• Developing Reflective Learners- increasing students’ understanding of how to improve work;
• Developing Independent Enquirers- equipping psychology students with the basic skills required to succeed in HE.

The event will be held at: -

The McAuley Catholic High School

Cantley Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN3 3QF

The nearest train station is Doncaster and the school is 10 minutes away from junction 3 of the M18.

The cost of the day is £65. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.  The day will begin with registration and coffee at 9.30am and finish at 3:30pm.  Please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

Please pay the £65 delegate fee via PayPal, click on the PayPal button above .  In order to qualify for this bargain price you must be a member of the ATP.  Join now
if not already a member, before registering for the Event.

Any queries please contact: – eshakespeare@mcauley.org.uk

Association for the Teaching of Psychology, 29th Annual Conference

The conference will be held on 8th -10th July 2011 at the University of Hertfordshire and the key note speaker will be Elizabeth Loftus. The conference is for teachers of psychology and will offer updating sessions on psychology, presentations and workshops on teaching and learning, and opportunities to share good practice.

It is the number one CPD event for teachers of psychology in the UK. See the website for feedback from previous conferences.

Regular contributors include the national Awarding Bodies as well as numerous authors, training providers and teachers.

The conference also attracts around 40 exhibitors including publishers and other providers of teaching resources.

More information and booking details are on www.atpconference.org.uk

ATP committee meetings : -

2nd October 2010 – Carr’s Lane Church Centre, Birmingham, B4 7SX

29th January 2011 – Sheffield

9th April 2011 – St Nicholas Cathedral Meeting Rooms, Newcastle, NE1  1PF

All meetings 11am-4pm