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Costin, Frank – 1984
Challenges to the psychology teacher are considered, including engaging students in the learning process, helping students develop a historical perspective in their study of psychology, and dealing with controversial topics. Resistance to answering questions is likely to be greatest when the lecturer asks for highly specific facts. Students may be…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewedCostin, Frank – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
The achievement of educational goals requires the psychology teacher to display a special kind of courage. Challenges to that courage are discussed. These challenges are involved in lecturing, questioning, and discussion; in teaching historical perspectives and controversial issues; and in working with student and teacher values and attitudes. (RM)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Instructional Improvement
