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ESP in the Psychology Curriculum
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McBurney, Donald H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1976
The author describes the development and organization of a psychology course on extrasensory perception. (DE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Experimental Psychology, Higher Education
"The Psychology of Mass Communication" Course.
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Harris, Richard Jackson; Bechtold, John I. – Teaching of Psychology, 1987
Describes an undergraduate course which focuses on the effects of the mass media on the viewing public. The course is intended to increase awareness of the media so that students may respond to it more intelligently. Course topics, source materials, and class formats are discussed. (GEA)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Higher Education, Mass Media
The Combination of Elements in the Personalized System of Instruction
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Calhoun, James F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1976
Systematic experimental manipulation of the four components of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) approach and required lectures gives results suggesting that dropping any one component is undesirable. (Author)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Design and Evaluation of a Personalized Instruction Course in Behavioral Self-Control
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Barrera, Manual, Jr.; Glasgow, Russell E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1976
A course in behavioral self-control which uses the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) approach is described. (DE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Intelligence as a Unifying Theme for Teaching Cognitive Psychology.
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Sternberg, Robert J.; Pardo, Jennifer – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that, within the study of cognitive psychology, the theme of intelligence provides a powerful way of unifying the disparate material of a wide-ranging course. Discusses historical perspectives on intelligence, how it unifies cognitive psychology, and classroom activities to link cognitive psychology to intelligence. (DSK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Course Descriptions
Teaching Community Psychology: A Brief Review of Undergraduate Courses.
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Carmony, Thomas M.; Lock, Theresa L.; Crabtree, Amy K.; Keller, Jennifer; Szeto, Amanda; Yanasak, Betsy; Moritsugu, John N. – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Reviews the topical content and structure of undergraduate community psychology courses, identified via university websites, by examining 24 syllabi. Reveals that prevention is the most frequent topic, "Community Psychology" was the most used text, and research review projects were required in 83% of the courses. (CMK)
Descriptors: Colleges, Community Psychology, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Undergraduate Taught "Minicourses" in Conjunction with an Introductory Lecture Course
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Wortman, Camille B.; Hillis, Jay W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1976
An introductory psychology course which used undergraduate-taught minicourses and the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) approach is described. (DE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
"Giving Psychology Away": Some Experiences Teaching Undergraduates Practical Psychology.
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Grasha, Anthony F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that the bulk of most undergraduate psychology curriculum is geared towards preparing students for graduate study. Proposes several specific curriculum changes designed to give the general undergraduate a working and useful knowledge of some of the fundamental concepts concerning psychology. Includes course outlines and structured…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization