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Direct linkGrassetti, Stevie N.; Solic, Katie; Getz, Zachary – Teaching of Psychology, 2021
Introduction: The discrepancy between what is known from clinical research and what is done in applied clinical practice is called the "science-to-service gap." Teaching students to bridge this gap must be a primary focus of graduate education in applied psychology sub-disciplines. Statement of the Problem: Since science is fluid, an…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Doctoral Programs, Doctoral Students, Service Learning
Halonen, Jane S.; Dunn, Dana S. – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
Despite the popularity of the psychology major, complaints regularly arise about the value of majoring in psychology. This article reviews the workforce advantages that accrue to successful psychology students and encourages new strategies for emphasizing the professional development goal in the American Psychological Association's…
Descriptors: Psychology, Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, Career Development
Lundy, Brenda L. – Teaching of Psychology, 2007
This article describes research conducted to evaluate the impact of service learning on exam scores and emotional empathy in a life-span development course. Service learning was 1 of 3 project options offered in the course; others included an interview project and a research paper. With the exception of the first exam, scores were significantly…
Descriptors: Empathy, Developmental Psychology, Service Learning, Tests
Peer reviewedPlante, Thomas G. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Details a course for teaching ethics to undergraduates. Argues that participation in service-learning experiences teaches students about moral philosophy and ethical principles for psychologists, and helps them become more sensitive to complex ethical dilemmas involved in psychology and related fields. Reports that students' course evaluations are…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Ethical Instruction, Experiential Learning
Connor-Greene, Patricia A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2002
In this article, I describe the evolution of a problem-based service learning project in an undergraduate Abnormal Psychology course. Students worked in teams on a semester-long project to locate and evaluate information and treatment for specific psychiatric disorders. As part of the project, each team selected relevant bibliographic materials,…
Descriptors: Resource Materials, Student Evaluation, Service Learning, Psychopathology
Peer reviewedDunlap, Michelle R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Asserts that service learning seeks to provide students with real-life, community-based experiences related to the content offered in the classroom. Discusses methods used to support students in writing about their service learning experiences and considers the value of reflection journals and group discussion in the learning process. (DSK)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Psychology
