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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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Autumn B. Hostetter; Natalie Call; Grace Frazier; Tristan James; Cassandra Linnertz; Elizabeth Nestle; Miaflora Tucci – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: Psychology instructors frequently assign writing-to-learn exercises that include personal reflection. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can write text that passes for humans in other domains. Objective: Do students and faculty rate a reflection written by GenAI differently than reflections written by students? Do students and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, College Faculty, Undergraduate Students
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Rhodes, Matthew G. – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
Metacognition refers to a set of processes an individual uses in monitoring ongoing cognition so as to effectively control his or her own behavior. In this article, I discuss key frameworks for characterizing metacognition and describe approaches to measuring metacognition. Modern research in metacognition assumes that monitoring of cognition…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Learning Processes, Accuracy, Concept Formation
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Sahiti, Qendresa; Stamp, Jennifer A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction: There is a history of overlap between art and science education, particularly in anatomy and other related medical specialties. Technological advances have increased exposure to visual images and creation and sharing of image-based content is commonplace. Statement of the Problem: The use of visual content and activities in education…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Psychology, Neurosciences, Teaching Methods
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Benson, Wendi L.; Dunning, Jonathan P.; Barber, Danette – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Background: Research shows distributed practice enhances learning and skill development, but less is known about the effect on perceptions and attitudes toward the material being learned. Objective: This study examined whether distributed practice could improve performance and attitudes in statistics, a subject that students report finding…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Anxiety
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McCabe, Jennifer A.; Friedman-Wheeler, Dara G.; Davis, Samuel R.; Pearce, Julia – Teaching of Psychology, 2021
Background: Undergraduates may not use the most effective learning strategies, particularly those considered "desirable difficulties" such as spacing, elaboration, and testing ("SET"). Objective: This study examined knowledge-based, metacognitive, and behavioral outcomes from interventions designed to teach undergraduates about…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Behavior Change, Psychology
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Boysen, Guy A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
American Psychological Association (APA)-style writing is an essential part of the undergraduate psychology curriculum. However, little is known about the effectiveness of specific techniques for instructing students on how to format APA-style citations and references. The current research compared the effectiveness of having students (N = 76)…
Descriptors: Psychology, Citations (References), Writing Skills, Undergraduate Students
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Williamson, Manda J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction: Research suggests benefits for incorporating popular press books into courses to encourage critical thinking and student-instructor interactions about concepts. Objective: This article offers a summary and critique of "7 ½ Lessons about the Brain" by Lisa Feldman-Barrett along with pedagogical strategies for integrating the…
Descriptors: Psychology, Introductory Courses, Teaching Methods, Thematic Approach
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White, Holly A.; Highfill, Lauren E. – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
The present study piloted a cognitive exercise program in a college classroom to enhance learning of lecture material. Undergraduate students enrolled in introductory psychology (N = 68) completed variations of letter-number cancelation tasks with spoken instructions in 5-min sessions prior to lecture during four nonconsecutive class periods.…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Lecture Method, Feedback (Response), Program Descriptions
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Reed, Catherine L.; Hagen, Emilia; Bukach, Cindy M.; Couperus, Jane W. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Background: Animations of scientific concepts may improve comprehension by explaining and visualizing the steps of complex processes, but unless they engage student interest in meaningful ways, their effectiveness as teaching tools is limited. We achieve this through a novel approach to animation design that includes the target audience…
Descriptors: Neurosciences, Majors (Students), Teaching Methods, Animation
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Hunt, Maree J.; Macaskill, Anne C. – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
Taking an ethical approach to using nonhuman animals in teaching requires assessment of the learning benefits of using animals and how these compare to the benefits of alternative teaching practices. It is also important to consider whether students have ethical reservations about completing exercises with animals. We compared upper level…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Active Learning, Animals, Psychology
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Veilleux, Jennifer C.; Chapman, Kate M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
Research methods and statistics are core courses in the undergraduate psychology major. To assess learning outcomes, it would be useful to have a measure that assesses research methods and statistical literacy beyond course grades. In two studies, we developed and provided initial validation results for a research methods and statistical knowledge…
Descriptors: Psychology, Item Response Theory, Computer Software, Research Methodology
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Kohn, Art – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a classroom activity featuring a simple stay-switch probability game. Contends that the exercise helps students see the importance of empirically validating beliefs. Includes full instructions for conducting and discussing the exercise. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Higher Education, Intuition
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Cogan, Dennis; Cogan, Rosemary – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
An easy-to-implement method for demonstrating classical conditioning in an introductory psychology course is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Conditioning, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Introductory Courses
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Cosgrove, Lisa – Teaching of Psychology, 2004
This article identifies some of the advantages of using a postmodern approach in the psychology classroom. A postmodern pedagogical stance has special relevance for faculty who teach abnormal psychology insofar as postmodernism encourages reflexivity and increases students' awareness of social justice issues. The author provides specific ideas for…
Descriptors: Postmodernism, Personality, Learning Processes, Class Activities
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