http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ The Wonder of Psychology: Recent Posts en Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:18:53 +0000 http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=6#post-23 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:24:35 +0000 aidanhc 23@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>In the meantime, Tom Stafford has posted the PowerPoint from the conference on here: <a href="http://www.tomstafford.staff.shef.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tomstafford.staff.shef.ac.uk/</a> and it has references for each of the areas he talked about. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=6#post-22 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:22:43 +0000 jamiedavies 22@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>It was an very entertaining lecture. </p> <p>Christian Jarret has already written up the lecture on the BPS Research Digest. </p> <p><a href="http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2008/07/finding-your-way-back-from-toilet-in.html" rel="nofollow">http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2008/07/finding-your-way-back-from-toilet-in.html</a></p> <p>As far as the extra studies go we will try to get as much up on the 2008 Conference site as soon as possible. </p> <p><a href="http://2008.atpconference.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://2008.atpconference.org.uk</a> </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=6#post-21 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:44:58 +0000 lindamortimer 21@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>I enjoyed this lecture hugely, and like Deb will be trying out some of the ideas. I have been playing with the backmasking site already. Any chance we could have a link to some of the studies mentioned in the lecture, especially the 'more exposure' effect.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=15#post-20 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:55:32 +0000 jamiedavies 20@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>An introduction to the use of performance coaching to enhance the academic performance of students. How to present students with the tools to understand the benefits of goal setting, the effects of attitudes and beliefs on their performance. Performance coaching empowers students to take control of their learning and helps them overcome barriers and obstacles in order to reach their potential. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=14#post-19 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:33:25 +0000 jamiedavies 19@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Many teachers have probably made their minds up by now about which specification to select for September 2008 - but it isn't too late to change your mind. This workshop will present information on all 5 specifications and their proposed examinations, giving teachers an opportunity to discuss their relative strengths and limitations. At least you can feel you have made an educated choice! </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=6#post-18 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:35:59 +0000 deb248211 18@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Today I have mostly been trying to establish whether a full blackout is possible in the school arts theatre so I can do Tom's dark / light adjustment demo in a year 11 assembly to convince them all to take A Level psych. next year.</p> <p>It was a most excellent keynote, with lots of fabulous ideas that I shall be snaffling. Indeed I can't really fault any of the sessions at all. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=13#post-17 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:00:28 +0000 jamiedavies 17@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>A focus on GCSE, looking at interesting starters, lesson ideas, making dry topics more fun. Aimed at both experienced GCSE teachers and those new to the subject. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=12#post-16 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:57:40 +0000 jamiedavies 16@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Do you want a hands on guided tour of wikis, forums, file sharing, blogging, social networking and more? This practical workshop should develop your ability to confidently interact with such technologies and therefore enable you to make better use of these techniques for learning and teaching psychology. Suitable for all, from those who have a less-than-healthy relationship with the internet to those who are internet-o-phobic. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=11#post-15 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:52:46 +0000 jamiedavies 15@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>A presentation and discussion of the use and abuse of Web 2.0 and how this technology can be utilised by psychology teachers. Is Web 2.0 just a buzzword or has there really been a revolution of the internet? We will take a light hearted and informative romp through the history of this technology, suggesting how it is being used and predict what will happen in the future. And like all discussions about the internet this will be out of date in a week. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=7#post-14 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:07:44 +0000 veronica 14@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>I looked out for psychology pete but didn't find him .... perhaps I can ask now instead, did you find out the pros and cons of WJEC, and have you decided yet whether to go down that route ?? </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=2#post-12 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:40:16 +0000 staysharp 12@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>I am teaching AQA spec B for the first time in September after switching from OCR, is anyone here currently teaching spec B and willing to let me buy you a drink !! or two, in exchange for some advice ? </p> <p>Nick </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=9#post-11 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:37:20 +0000 staysharp 11@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Ahh, dont worry mate, i am going up on my own on Thurs morning anyway and I only know one other person going. must try to meet up somewhere when you arrive. I have been before and everyone is very friendly, you will be fine.</p> <p>Nick. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=9#post-10 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:22:18 +0000 Kitten74 10@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Hello All.</p> <p>I haven't been allowed the thursday off from my School (management want me here for the final staff meeting). So I'm going to be there Friday / Saturday. </p> <p>Anyone else in this position? Don't want to feel like a 'billy' as you'll all know each other by then.</p> <p>Kirtsy. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=8#post-9 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:20 +0000 jamiedavies 9@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>See when and where all the workshops are being run:</p> <p><a href="http://www.atpconference.org.uk/workshops">www.atpconference.org.uk/workshops</a> </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=7#post-8 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:38:12 +0000 psychologypete 8@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>I didn't realise that many people were going down early but ill be there at the bar nice and early on the thursday night. Im by myself so if you see someone all alone please come across. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=7#post-7 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:29:33 +0000 jamiedavies 7@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>How many people are going to be there on the Wednesday evening? </p> <p>I'll be there propping up the bar. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=6#post-6 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:26:44 +0000 jamiedavies 6@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Tom Stafford is a cognitive neuroscientist with the Adaptive Behaviour Research Group in the Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield.</p> <p>He is co-author of the bestselling popular science book Mind Hacks - Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain (November 2004, O’Reilly), a collection of do-it-at-home demonstrations which illustrate how your brain works. It has been translated in 7 languages and reviewed by, amongst others, The Guardian (see below) and New Scientist.</p> <p>“The authors have compiled a fascinating “collection of probes into the moment-by-moment works of the brain” … Mind Hacks allows you to test the theories of neuroscience on your own grey matter. If you’ve always wanted to get closer to your cerebellum but never plucked up the courage to take that DIY neurosurgery course, this is the book for you.” - The Guardian</p> <p>The website, <a href="http://www.mindhacks.com">www.mindhacks.com</a>, is an award-winning group weblog focussed around the material in the book and psychology research news. It won a 2005 Scientific American Science &#38; Technology Web Awards, is regularly featured in lists of the most highly ranked science blogs and is read daily by thousands of internet users. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=5#post-5 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:25:50 +0000 jamiedavies 5@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Paul Harris is a developmental psychologist with interests in the development of cognition, emotion and imagination. After studying psychology at Sussex and Oxford, he taught at the University of Lancaster, the Free University of Amsterdam and the London School of Economics. In 1980, he moved to Oxford where he was Professor of Developmental Psychology and Fellow of St John’s College. In 2001, he migrated to Harvard where he holds the Victor S. Thomas Professorship of Education. He is a fellow of the British Academy and of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. For 2006-2007, he received a Guggenheim award. His latest book: ‘The work of the imagination’ appeared in 2000. (Blackwell).</p> <p>Currently, he is studying whether children rely on their own first-hand observation or alternatively trust what other people tell them – especially when they confront a domain of knowledge in which first-hand observation is difficult. For example, many aspects of history, science and religion concern events that children cannot easily observe for themselves. How far do children believe what they are told about these domains? When and how do they become aware of the conflicting claims made by science as compared to religion? </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=4#post-4 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:25:00 +0000 jamiedavies 4@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Professor Griffiths is a Chartered Psychologist and the Director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University. His teaching interests mainly lie in social, health and clinical psychology and he currently teaches on a number of specialist modules relating to his research interests including addictive behaviours, cyberpsychology, sexual behaviour, and gambling. Professor Griffiths also engages in a lot of international consultancy work particularly with gaming companies in the area of social responsibility. He also does a lot of freelance journalism and has had a number of regular columns over the last decade. He has appeared on over 1,500 radio and television programmes talking about his specialist research areas.</p> <p>Professor Griffiths has published in a wide range of areas over the last 20 years. He has published over 175 refereed journal papers, two books, 35+ book chapters and over 500 other articles. His main research interests are in the areas of gambling and behavioural addictions. His main areas are:</p> <ul> <li>Social science of gambling and gambling addictions</li> <li>Psychology of video gaming (including video game addiction)</li> <li>CyberPsychology and behaviour (including Internet addiction)</li> <li>Behavioural addictions (including addictions to exercise and sex)</li> <li>Learning and teaching in higher education</li> </ul> <p>Professor Griffiths has extensive consultancy experience and has provided his expertise to numerous gaming companies around the world. </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=3#post-3 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:23:25 +0000 jamiedavies 3@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>Sue Blackmore is a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of the West of England, Bristol. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from Oxford University (1973) and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey (1980). Her research interests include memes, evolutionary theory, consciousness, and meditation. She practices Zen and campaigns for drug legalization.</p> <p>She writes for several magazines and newspapers, a blog for the Guardian newspaper and is a frequent contributor and presenter on radio and television. She is author of over sixty academic articles, about forty book contributions, and many book reviews. Her books include Beyond the Body (1982), Dying to Live (on near-death experiences, 1993), In Search of the Light (autobiography, 1996), and Test Your Psychic Powers (with Adam Hart-Davis, 1997). The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into 13 other languages. Her textbook Consciousness: An Introduction was published in June 2003 (Hodder UK, OUP New York), and A Very Short Introduction to Consciousness in 2005 (OUP). Her latest book is Conversations on Consciousness (November 2005 OUP Oxford). </p> http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/topic.php?id=2#post-2 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:21:50 +0000 jamiedavies 2@http://www.atpconference.org.uk/discuss/ <p>This is the official forum for the ATP Conference 2008. </p> <p>Here you can chat with delegates about the conference before, during (if you really wanted to) and, most importantly, after.</p> <p>For more details on the conference see the main site:</p> <p><a href="http://www.atpconference.org.uk">www.atpconference.org.uk</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@atpconference.org.uk">info@atpconference.org.uk</a> </p>