Psychology

Psychology is only offered at Key Stage 5 and is currently taught by Ms A Cox who is a former student. Ms Cox left the then NDTC to study Psychology at the University of Lincoln and has returned to the Academy to share her love of the subject and her expertise with current students. Being such a new graduate she is up to date with all the latest theories and methodologies so we are privileged to have her

Staff

Ms A Cox              Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care

Curriculum

Psychology is the study of the functions, nature and phenomena of the human mind and soul and as such is both challenging and fascinating.

Key Stage 5

The department offers study at both AS and A2 level. The work is organised into a variety of options and students participate in practical observations and experiment as well as the study of the work and theories of famous psychologists such as Freud and Jung. Topics include studying dreams and the development of personality.




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New York Trip

At October half term 2011 a group of our year 9 and 10 students enjoyed an experience which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. On 22nd October 2011 16 tired students flew out of Heathrow to arrive at the Big Apple after travelling through the night from Doncaster for their flight [...]

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Art Exhibition

Tuesday 28th June saw the BTEC Level 2 Art students installing their own exhibition within the art classroom. Students displayed their best artwork including paintings from a visiting artists’ workshop, 3D hats as well as paintings, drawings and prints. “An amazing year for our artists, learners and teacher. Each and every day your creativity astounds [...]

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Adwick Christmas Market

What a huge success the Adwick Christmas Market was on Saturday?  This is now set to become an annual event ...

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“Countdown to Christmas”

this week sees the start of the "Countdown to Christmas" here at Outwood Academy Adwick. From Thursday 1st December we start ...

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Welcome back after half term

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