ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the aims and objectives of the book. It also discusses the characteristics and skills of a psychology teacher and the characteristics and requirements of psychology as a subject.
It examines the role of psychology in schools, discussing the role that psychology can have across the wider school, moving beyond the psychology classroom.
The chapter will enables student teachers to understand the psychology curriculum by looking at the rationale behind what we teach. It also considers why students choose psychology and how to advise students to ensure they make an informed decision when choosing to study psychology.
Finally, the chapter signposts where to find support as a psychology teacher e.g.: Association for the Teaching of Psychology.
