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Psychology Teachers Conference

25 Jun 2025

9.30am

Virtual Event

Psychology Teachers Conference

Return of our FREE ONLINE Conference

9.30-16.00 (drop in to sessions of interest)

Our annual teachers conference returns for 2025. The aim of the conference is to create a space for teachers and educators to be able to share curriculum knowledge, teaching tips and research skills related to psychology at pre-degree level including A-level, AS level and GCSE. There will be several specialist sessions taking place online throughout the day, including a keynote talk from Dr Kirsten McKenzie. There is also room for attendees to offer their own sessions as well. (See forms link to submit)*

Keynote Talk:

Understanding Sex and Gender: Insights for Psychology Educators – Dr Kirsten McKenzie

This interactive presentation explores the biological processes involved in sexual differentiation of the human nervous system, revealing the complex and diverse ways in which sex characteristics can manifest and challenging the oversimplified notion of "biological sex." By addressing common misconceptions about the effects of chromosomes and hormones, and considering the influence of socio-cultural factors on development, this talk disentangles the concepts of sex and gender to promote a clearer understanding of their distinct roles in the construction of identity. The session also offers practical guidance on how to approach questions about gender identity and sex as assigned at birth with respect and sensitivity, enabling educators to create inclusive environments and lead informed discussions in the classroom.

Dr Kirsten McKenzie is a cognitive neuroscientist and inclusion advocate. In addition to advising local, regional and national consortiums on inclusion initiatives, Kirsten is a Chartered Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been teaching Biological Psychology for over 20 years.

The conference will also include sessions from:

  • Nicola Heath - Updates on the changes to OCR Psychology

  • Associate Professor Kay Ritchie & Dr Charlotte Cartledge - Experiment in a Box

  • Jenny Hamilton & Dr Helen Kemp – Teaching & learning Through Film

*If you would like to contribute an online session to the conference as a delegate and expert in teaching pre-degree psychology students, please submit detail of your session to https://forms.office.com/e/r3uphzU6bn

If you have any questions about this event, please contact phylton@lincoln.ac.uk.

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