Date/Time: Saturday 19 May 2012 - 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Location: Monash University – Caulfield campus
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Presentation 1 - Mind, Brain and Body
Mr. Ross Down is a senior Psychology teacher and Student Welfare Coordinator at Sandringham Secondary College. He is also the author of Psychology textbooks and has held a senior position of responsibility with the VCAA.
- Relationships between consciousness and thoughts, feelings and behaviours. How understanding of consciousness and sleep patterns has been enhanced by developments in brain stimulation, recording and imaging technologies, and the expansion of knowledge in cognitive neuroscience.
- Contribution research and interpret behaviours and states of mind from psychological perspectives. Ethical principles associated with the techniques used to investigate brain function and to measure states of consciousness.
Presentation 2 - Memory
Mr. Roger Edwards is the former senior Psychology teacher and student Psychologist at Mentone Grammar. He holds a position of responsibility with the VCAA.
- Investigate the retention of experiences and learning and factors that affect retention and recall of information. Neural basis of memory and the connectivity between brain areas to explain the complexity of memory, Factors that affect memory and its decline over time, and the cause of forgetfulness. Examine models that explain processes and types of memory, consider how to measure retention of memory and investigate techniques for improving and manipulating memory.
- Consider the techniques used to gather data and the associated ethical implications. Apply psychological research and ethical principles.
Presentation 3 - Research Methods
Presenter: Ross Down
Research methods and ethical principles associated with the study of the brain, states of consciousness and memory will be examined.
Presentation 4 - Highly Effective Exam Strategies
Presenter: Roger Edwards
Strategies for applying Unit 3 material to examination questions will be explored in detail. The questions presented and approaches students should adopt will reflect the requirements of the new Psychology course. Students will also explore the critical elements that examiners look for when assessing exam papers. Highly effective exam strategies and how to avoid common areas of difficulty will be examined. Time will be allocated to answer questions and clarify individual problem areas.
