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Dunn, Dana S.; Coffman, Kimberly; Bhalla, Mukul; Boysen, Guy A.; Diaz-Granados, Jaime L.; McGregor, Loretta Neal; Morgan, Betsy; Smith, Paul – Teaching of Psychology, 2020
This article discusses how assessment tools can be used to improve student learning in undergraduate bachelors (BA/BS) in psychology programs. The article first reviews particular advantages associated with using curricular and cocurricular maps for performing systematic program assessment. After identifying various assessment tools created by the…
Descriptors: Psychology, Undergraduate Students, Program Evaluation, Learning Processes
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Barber, Larissa K.; Bailey, Sarah F.; Bagsby, Patricia G. – Teaching of Psychology, 2015
The undergraduate psychology curriculum often does not address guidelines for acceptable participant behavior. This two-part study tested the efficacy of a recently developed online learning module on ethical perceptions, knowledge, and behavior. In the preliminary quasi-experiment, students who viewed the module did not have higher…
Descriptors: Ethics, Learning Modules, Online Courses, Educational Research
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Starke, Mary C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
A project that combined a research practicum for 17 psychology undergraduates with the implementation and evaluation of an assertiveness training program for physically disabled college students is described. A follow-up of students' postbaccalaureate activities revealed that the majority were using skills that they had learned in the project.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Educational Research, Higher Education, Physical Disabilities
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Carsrud, A. L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
The use of graduate students in the behavioral sciences to supervise undergraduate research is a viable approach. To be successful such a program must involve well prepared and highly motivated graduate and undergraduate students, and there must be a congenial and open relationship between the two. (RM)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Behavioral Sciences, Cross Age Teaching, Educational Research
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Shivy, Victoria A.; Worthington, Everett L., Jr.; Wallis, Amy Birtel; Hogan, Chris – Teaching of Psychology, 2003
Doctoral-level training in psychology places importance on helping students acquire facilitative research-related attitudes, skills, and interests. Training models in PhD applied psychology programs also value sound teaching of research. We demonstrate how a research training environment can be evaluated using both standardized instruments and…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Psychology, Counselor Training, Doctoral Programs
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Norcross, John C.; Wogan, Michael – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Describes a Rutgers University program involving psychology undergraduates in an experience of applied clinical and community research. Five upper-level psychology majors evaluated the services of a community mental health center. Students collected and analyzed demographic and clinical data and presented the results to the center's director. (AM)
Descriptors: Field Instruction, Higher Education, Mental Health Clinics, Program Evaluation
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Norcross, John C.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Reports on a cross-sectional evaluation of content achievement among 71 college-level psychology majors. Finds introductory students scored higher in social psychology but experimental psychology scores improved among advanced students. Also finds psychology students scored better than management majors on a standardized reasoning test. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research
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Ray, Rose E.; Kirkpatrick, Dwight R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
A study of the effects of time formats on informational and attitudinal changes of students in college-level human sexuality courses indicates that the duration of the course is less important than the method of teaching it. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Program Effectiveness
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Matthews, Janet R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Examines factors influencing the success of undergraduate psychology programs in meeting student needs before and after graduation. The author reviews research evaluating conventional and innovative psychology courses designed to help students in developing their postgraduate careers. The role of program evaluation in future psychology curricula…
Descriptors: Career Education, Conventional Instruction, Educational Innovation, Educational Research
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Friedrich, James – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Utilizes the Psychology As Science (PAS) questionnaire to examine student's perceptions. PAS consists of a series of statements about Psychology followed by a strongly agree/disagree option. Reveals an overwhelming acceptance of psychology as a science among students. Includes a statistical breakdown of PAS statements and suggestions for future…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Epistemology