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Demonstrating the Effectiveness of an Integrated and Intensive Research Methods and Statistics Course Sequence
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Pliske, Rebecca M.; Caldwell, Tracy L.; Calin-Jageman, Robert J.; Taylor-Ritzler, Tina – Teaching of Psychology, 2015
We developed a two-semester series of intensive (six-contact hours per week) behavioral research methods courses with an integrated statistics curriculum. Our approach includes the use of team-based learning, authentic projects, and Excel and SPSS. We assessed the effectiveness of our approach by examining our students' content area scores on the…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Statistics, Program Effectiveness, Integrated Curriculum
Developing Critical Thinking through the Study of Paranormal Phenomena.
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Wesp, Richard; Montgomery, Kathleen – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that accounts of paranormal phenomena can serve as an ideal medium in which to encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills. Describes a cooperative-learning approach used to teach critical thinking in a course on paranormal events. Reports that critical-thinking skills increased and that the course received favorable student…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Psychology
Using a Group Workshop to Encourage Collaborative Learning in an Undergraduate Counseling Course.
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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
A Collaborative Assignment on the Role of Culture in Child Development and Education.
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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Describes a collaborative project that allows students to explore the role of culture in child development and education through an in-depth study of mathematics education in the United States and Asia. Reports that the assignment is effective in helping students to understand cultural influences and the ecological model of child development. (DSK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Comparative Education
Create-a-Children's Game: An Exercise for Developmental Classes. Faculty Forum.
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Nigro, Georgia N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes a create-a-children's game assignment for a college-developmental psychology course. Discusses instructions for the project, provides examples of student games, and reports student evaluation. Contends that the assignment produces a high level of student engagement and accomplishment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Developmental Psychology
Implementing a Computer-Assisted Cooperative Learning Model for Introductory Psychology.
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Brothen, Thomas – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes the creation of a computer-assisted course in introductory psychology. Discusses cost, availability, and requirements for hardware and software development. Provides a guide for teachers interested in developing such a course. Discusses student projects, a homework checker, exercises, and examinations. Argues that the technology frees…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Cooperative Learning, Courseware