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As we approach the release of the new IB Psychology syllabus, I’m thrilled to share my final article in its current format before diving into this exciting new chapter. 

With so many positive changes on the horizon, I’m brimming with enthusiasm to bring you fresh, engaging, and effective resources to make your teaching experience smoother and your students' learning journey more rewarding.

Free Resources to Kickstart Your Planning

To celebrate this transition, I’m delighted to give away my brand new 

PsychStunners!

These PowerPoint presentation showcase the direction my materials for the new syllabus are heading. 

These include:

• An Updated Introduction to Psychology Lesson: This lesson is aesthetically beautiful, easy to follow, and ensures students grasp the foundations of Psychology with clarity and confidence.
• A Concept-Focused Lesson: Introducing the six core concepts, this extensive resource is both comprehensive and engaging, serving as the perfect follow-up to the introduction lesson.
• An Overview of Research Methods: A practical lesson that is an extra bonus for those that have subscribed to this website for free.

All presentations come with accompanying student information sheets that double as textbook pages.Not only are these PsychStunners functional and visually appealing, but they also set the tone for the fun, interactive, and syllabus-linked resources I’m preparing for the new course.

Be sure to download these free resources using the links below—they’re a taster of what’s to come!

The first two PsychStunners can be found here (for non-subscribers).

And the complete set of three PsychStunners can be accessed through my website here (for subscribers only).

Exciting Collaboration with EdQwest

In addition to my personal resources, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be creating content for EdQwest, a cutting-edge platform designed to support IB teachers and students. 

I’ll be producing videos, question banks, and mark schemes for their Psychology resources. I’ll keep you updated on their availability, but rest assured, these materials will be carefully designed to enhance teaching and learning in meaningful ways.

Transitioning to the New Syllabus

From February 2025, my content will take on a new format. Instead of articles, I’ll be writing a weekly blog to document my journey as I tackle the new syllabus. 

This will include reflections on challenges, solutions, and insights gained along the way—essentially a supportive companion for teachers navigating this transition.

When the syllabus drops on 4 February 2025, here’s how I plan to approach it:

1. Understand It Fully: Read, digest, and note any uncertainties.
2. Seek Training: Get answers to my questions and ensure I’m confident in my understanding.
3. Plan My Year: Create a long-term teaching schedule, covering all topics and papers.
4. Examine Specimen Materials: Analyse sample papers and mark schemes for patterns to inform future lesson design.
5. Begin Building Resources: Start crafting lessons that align perfectly with the syllabus or sourcing credible materials from experts - like me!

Exciting Times Ahead!

The new syllabus is an opportunity to refresh and refine our teaching, and I couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey with you. 

With a commitment to high-quality, student-centred resources and a focus on supporting the teaching community, I’m confident we can all excel in this new chapter.

Let’s embrace the change, share ideas, and support each other as we move forward. Download your free resources below, and let’s make this transition as enjoyable and enriching as possible. 

The best is yet to come!

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Coming next Friday - My weekly new 2025 IB Psychology syllabus planning blog!