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Direct linkGingerich, Karla J.; Bugg, Julie M.; Doe, Sue R.; Rowland, Christopher A.; Richards, Tracy L.; Tompkins, Sara Anne; McDaniel, Mark A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2014
This study evaluated brief, in-class write-to-learn assignments as a tool for promoting learning and retention in large, introductory psychology courses. A within-subjects (student) design was used with assignment of concepts to write-to-learn and copy (control) conditions counterbalanced across sections for each instructor. Students performed…
Descriptors: Psychology, Introductory Courses, Writing Assignments, Learning
Peer reviewedMatiya, 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
Peer reviewedMcCann, Lee I.; Perlman, Baron; De Both, Tanya L. – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Presents the results of a two-page survey asking introductory psychology instructors to rate the effectiveness of 22 teaching techniques that focus on improving student performance. Finds that in-class examples/activities, writing assignments, emphasis on core concepts in lectures and examinations, and providing a copy of the lecture outline were…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Faculty, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedEnns, Carolyn Zerbe – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes limitations of a Western, individualistic perspective on psychological theory. Summarizes research and theory regarding how personality may be shaped differentially by individualistic and collectivist cultures. Describes strategies for teaching about the impact of culture on personality. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Psychology, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedVacha-Haase, Tammi – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes an in-class activity where children and their parents are invited to an undergraduate child development class. The children's ages match the developmental stages that the class is studying. The parents/children discuss various issues with the students. Briefly outlines some of the discussion patterns that occur. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Class Activities, Cross Age Teaching
