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Traci A. Giuliano – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Because plagiarism is such a common form of academic dishonesty, many instructors are seeking ways to effectively teach students to avoid plagiarism. Objective: The current study tested the effectiveness of a 3-pronged intervention to teach students in an upper-level psychology course to better understand plagiarism. Method: The…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Plagiarism, Psychology, Intervention
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Lynn Santelmann – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Introduction: Psycholinguistics presents a challenge to teaching and learning because of the many abstract models in the field. Language-related games provide a vehicle for students to ground and demonstrate their understanding of these models. Statement of the problem: Models in psycholinguistics are challenging to teach and learn because they…
Descriptors: Psycholinguistics, Games, Game Based Learning, Concept Formation
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Nicole Alea; Michael J. Osfeld – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: The teaching and learning and autobiographical memory literatures both suggest that personal stories can serve a teaching and learning function. Objective: Study 1 explored students' perceptions about whether an instructor's personal stories to enhance learning were mediated by how much the stories were liked and created a positive…
Descriptors: College Students, Psychology, College Instruction, Personal Narratives
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Alexia Micallef; Philip M. Newton – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Prior research suggests that the teaching of abstract concepts can be enhanced by the use of concrete examples, but there are few controlled studies. Objective: To replicate key findings from experiment one from Rawson et al. (2015). Method: Experiment participants studied definitions of abstract concepts from psychology, either with…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Psychology, Concept Formation
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Lisa M. Kath; Gordon B. Schmidt; Sayeedul Islam; William P. Jimenez; Jessica L. Hartnett – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Introduction: Internet memes are a ubiquitous part of internet culture and a common communication tool among students. Because they are a good medium for expressing ideas and concepts in a concise and fun manner, memes are a potentially valuable tool for teaching and engaging students. Statement of the Problem: Instructors may not know how to use…
Descriptors: Internet, Popular Culture, Social Media, Student Developed Materials
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Melissa Fortner; Iva Katzarska-Miller – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Introduction: Recent advancements in generative AI (GAI) platforms appear to mark an abrupt shift in higher education. Statement of the Problem: Instructors have a responsibility to teach students to use GAI, which is a promising tool for promoting personalized, student-centered, process-focused learning environments. Literature Review: Drawing on…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Majors (Students), Computer Software, Student Centered Learning
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Melissa Ferland; Claudia F. Molinaro; Jeff J. Kosovich; Jessica K. Flake – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Introduction: Student motivation is a critical predictor of academic achievement, engagement, and success in higher education. Motivating students is a crucial aspect of effective teaching. Statement of the Problem: Although there is a wealth of research on student motivation, practical guidance for putting theory into practice in challenging…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses, Student Experience
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Madeleine Pownall – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Student transition to university can be a challenging time. Research suggests that providing space for student reflection and goal setting may facilitate this period of transition. Objective: I describe the "Postcard to my Graduating Self Project," in which psychology students were invited to write postcards to their future…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Psychology, Student Motivation, Reflection
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Donald A. Saucier; Ashley A. Schiffer; Tucker L. Jones – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to proctor exams after the forced transition to remote teaching and learning. Objective: We evaluated students' experiences creating and answering their own exam items in an upper-level psychology course during the transition to remote teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method:…
Descriptors: College Students, Psychology, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Paul C. Price; Kiana Crisosto; Anthony Carvalho; Constance J. Jones; Meaghan McCready; Amber Shaver; Andrea N. Wiemann – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Utility-value (UV) classroom interventions typically involve students completing assignments that involve writing about the usefulness of the course material. They are widely recommended and have received some empirical support. Objective: This study tested the effectiveness of a UV intervention in an online research methods course. It…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Research Methodology, Intervention, Undergraduate Students
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Joseph J. Slade; Stephanie M. Byers; Kathryn A. Becker-Blease; Regan A. R. Gurung – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Introduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education ushers in a new era of teaching and learning possibilities for both educators and students. Statement of the Problem: These technologies not only offer unparalleled opportunities for personalized learning and instructional support, but also introduce challenges…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Technology Integration, Teaching Methods
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Elena Varea; Ileana Enesco; Silvia Guerrero; Paula Barrios – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: The study of myths in psychology has conceptual and educational relevance: How to adapt the teaching of psychology to confront myths with grounded knowledge? A first step is to know which myths prevail and its relation to training in psychology. Objective: To explore myth's prevalence among Spanish first-year university students of…
Descriptors: Psychology, Misconceptions, Specialists, Foreign Countries
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Jonathan M. Golding; Anne Lippert; Jeffrey S. Neuschatz; Ilyssa Salomon; Kelly Burke – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: The advent of generative-artificial intelligence (AI) applications introduces new challenges for colleges. Importantly, the growth of these applications requires faculty to adjust their pedagogy to account for the changing technological landscape. Objective: As colleges wrestle with the implications of these applications, it is…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Software, Humanities
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Jenny L. Richmond; Kate Nicholls – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: With the arrival of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools, psychology educators are rethinking their assessment practices. Objective: This paper describes one approach to integrating genAI into an assessment designed to promote psychological literacy. Method: Students used ChatGPT to generate a media release about a…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Scoring Rubrics, Computer Software, Learning Processes
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Gerrit Bauer; Nate Breznau; Johanna Gereke; Jan H. Höffler; Nicole Janz; Rima-Maria Rahal; Joachim K. Rennstich; Hannah Soiné – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Introduction: The replication crisis in the behavioral and social sciences spawned a credibility revolution, calling for new open science research practices that ensure greater transparency, including preregistrations, open data and code, and open access. Statement of the Problem: Replications of published research are an important element in this…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Replication (Evaluation), Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
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