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Anderson, Dana D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a teaching exercise in an undergraduate psychology course in which students read a book with unconventional perspectives on the field of study. Maintains that the activity develops critical reading and thinking skills by confronting students with controversial views. Identifies some of the books selected to fit the criteria of this…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
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Solomon, Paul R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Describes "two-point system: which rewards students for having read assigned material before class, but does not penalize those who have not. At the beginning of class, students critique in writing the reading assignment. For each successful critique they receive two points on their next exam. (KC)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Positive Reinforcement, Reading Assignments, Student Motivation
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LeUnes, Arnold – Teaching of Psychology, 1977
Described is an attention-getting assignment in a college level developmental psychology course in which students were given a list of 24 library research questions on the first day of class to be completed and discussed on the third day. Student reaction to the assignment is discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Assignments, Developmental Psychology, Educational Innovation, Evaluation
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Carlson, Janet F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a series of writing assignments in which entry level graduate students in a personality theory class wrote four short papers interpreting the personality of a character from a children's story or comic strip. Explains that each paper utilized a different theoretical orientation: psychoanalytic, dispositional, phenomenological, and…
Descriptors: Characterization, Comics (Publications), Fairy Tales, Graduate Students
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Hill, G. William, IV; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 91 psychology faculty who rated each of 39 extra-credit opportunities on 3 criteria: (1) their use of the item; (2) its educational value; and (3) the likelihood that all students would be able to complete the opportunity (access). Finds that approximately 82% used some form of extra-credit assignment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Grading, Higher Education, Psychology
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Fish, Thomas A.; Fraser, Ian H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 110 students in advanced undergraduate psychology courses to assess their retrospective impressions about their introductory psychology course, current course selections and performance, and future academic plans. Finds that students who had participated in a science fair gave significantly higher ratings. (CFR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Psychology
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Carkenord, David M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes a technique used to motivate students to complete assigned journal readings in a college psychology course. Maintains that students completing readings receive two types of tangible benefits: (1) extra course credit and (2) use of their notecards on tests. Asserts that students responded favorably to the technique. (CFR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Reading Assignments
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Oley, Nancy – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Reports study results concerning the effects of peer tutoring, library assistance, and extra credit incentives upon student research paper quality. Indicates that students who sought help got better grades. Reveals a strong correlation between the number of consultations and final research paper grades. Concludes that grade point average also was…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Peer Teaching
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Perkins, David V. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes an assignment that requires students to organize, prepare, and revise a case study in abnormal behavior. Explains that students employ a single theoretical perspective in preparing a report on a figure from history, literature, the arts, or current events. Discusses the value of the assignment for students. (SG)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Psychopathology
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Matiya, James C.; Stahl, Robert J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a research project for high school students in which they write to an important figure in psychology to ascertain their contributions to the field. Students sent letters to 113 psychologists and received replies from 72 of them. Reports students were enthusiastic about the project. (NL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, High Schools, Letters (Correspondence), Psychologists
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Willingham, Daniel B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Suggests specific approaches to critiquing A student's paper motivates THE student to produce better papers and to improve writing skills. Warns against overemphasis on the mechanics of writing, and points out steps the instructor may follow to involve students in the editing process. (NL)
Descriptors: Assignments, College Faculty, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
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Fernald, Peter S. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Asserts the importance of empathy as a necessary condition for health service professionals. Describes classroom techniques and assignments that teach and assess empathic-listening skills. Includes students' ratings of 14 learning activities designed to enhance listening skills and empathy. (CFR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Counselor Training, Empathy
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Paludi, Michele A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Suggests a developmental psychology approach to teaching the psychology of women to deal with students' conservative attitudes. Provides examples of discussion topics, examination questions, and class exercises. Recommends students write a "life review" of their gender role socialization to help integrate the course content. (NL)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Conservatism, Course Descriptions, Cultural Influences
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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity
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Goldstein, Gary S. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Reports on a collaborative learning project in which college-level counseling students designed and presented workshops on therapeutic intervention. Finds workshops stimulated more personal involvement with the topic and individual written papers ensured that all shared the workload. Concludes that workshops prepare students for collaborative…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Counselor Training, Experiential Learning, Group Activities
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