WJEC Psychology
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Re: WJEC PsychologyWhat exactly is it that worries you? I know this specification and I would say that overall it is a good one. Like all psychology specifications it is not easy. The hardest part will be recalling all the studies but it has the advantage of being a "no surprises" specification with all the possible questions known.(Original post by 12sunshine)
Hello, what is everyone's opinion on the WJEC Psychology as I am starting AS Psychology in September. Thank you
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Re: WJEC Psychology[QUOTE=12sunshine;38648208]I just know it isn't one of the most common ones
is it a lot of memorizing then? A lot of content?
ALL the psychology specifications contain a lot of content. As it is a "new" subject for most students at AS level , there has to be a lot of bringing the subject up to speed and learning of a number of basics.
The good thing about WJEC is that it does build on its foundations , which means things get used over. It also follows the pattern used by most universities for degree psychology. In some specifications you find there are four disconnected and totally alien units. I find it bitty , so I chose WJEC.
Yes, there is a memorizingorising (is there a time whenisn'tre isnt?) If you are looking for an " easy" subject, psychology is not going to be it. Do not be fooled by the " mickey mouse" label given it by the media. It is a science. It has a level of difficulty a fraction higher than biology but slightly easier than chemistry and maths.
If you are looking for things which do not require a knowledge base I would suggest History , English , Philosophy and Ethics or something like Home Economics. Sociology is possibly easier than Psychology if you are looking for something new.
I agree it is not considered the most popular specification, although it has gained in popularity over time. That can also be an advantage as it means the marking is more consistent. OCR and AQA are plagued with marking difficulties, as well as there being issues with the questions quite often.
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Re: WJEC PsychologyIt would seem to me you have two choices ( assuming you are going to school/ college) . You either choose a school who does whatever specification you want to do or you choose your college and go with the specification chosen by them OR you you do not do psychology.
By the way I am a teacher , not a student. In fairness I should tell you that. I have been teaching WJEC since it first arrived on the scene in 2006 with somreasonablele success ( I like to think). I am fairly familiar with most of the boards and courses
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Thank you so much for your help! I am doing Sociology, Psychology, Biology and Maths at AS Level, and am interested in studying Psychology at University, and just wanted to double check what the exam board was like
is there a variety of marks I'm the questions, for example essay questions and 2 mark questions etc? Thanks
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Re: WJEC PsychologyPersonally I would say - have a summer holiday and dont worry about it. I know not many teachers share that view. I suspect its because I teach in a very particular way.(Original post by 12sunshine)
How do you think I can start to prepare before I actually start the course?
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If you want to read something , get hold of the WJEC AS book. I tend to use the blue one with a cat on it by Cara Flanigan et al. . There is an orange coloured one with a peacock pictrue on it. Both are OK . I give both to my students and let them use whatever they like. I find PY1 ( first paper) is better conered in the blue book. PY2 ( second paper) may be better in the orange book - at least some of my students have said that.
As for questions. All the questions are known and follow a format. We do not know which perspective or school of thought will be asked for each.
Q1 is always about assumptions and a theory - both of which are required learning. The question breaks down into 4 marks for part a and 8 marks for part b.
Q2 is about a therapy, Q3 about stengths and weaknesses ( two of each - and can be answered systematically to get the marks - 3 marks per strength/ weakness) .
Q4 is a compare question and Q5 is about methodology used in a perspective.
It is possible to use some information over if you work your oricle. For example all the apporaches will have a strength of useful applications. All but one of them can be considered scientific. The trick is in how you use that to answer the question. Same with weaknesses. They are all determinist. They are all reductionist - and that can be used time and again.
There are key things the mark scheme looks for - stating the correct theory, therapy, strength weakness , methodology etc. Explaining what this is and giving an example of how it is useful, a strength . weakness, etc.
In the case of therapies, all that applies and then they also require you to link it to the assumptions of the approach.
Sounds hard as I write it. Straightforward enough actually.
Each question usually requires a mini essay style. Ten minutes writing , in sentences ( as language - not flowery - is assessed. Good simple well constructed sentencesthat state the facts, explain them and give an exaple).
Best to ask more whn you start the course.
Often my own students will come and ask things anonymously
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