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Stevens, Courtney; Witkow, Melissa R.; Smelt, Brenna; Good, Kendra; Hershman, Tova – Teaching of Psychology, 2020
This article presents a census of empirical studies on the scholarship of teaching published in "Teaching of Psychology", "Psychology Learning and Teaching", and "Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology" over the past decade. All articles from each issue were coded for characteristics identifying the…
Descriptors: Psychology, Teaching Methods, Institutional Characteristics, Scholarship
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Davidson, Heather; Jabbari, Yasaman; Patton, Heather; O'Hagan, Fergal; Peters, Kevin; Cribbie, Robert – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
Two controversial topics related to the teaching of statistics to psychology students are (a) when to introduce statistical software and (b) which statistical software package to use. The current research looked at the use of statistical software in statistics classes from every university with a psychology program in Canada. Researchers collected…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Statistics, Psychology, College Students
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Gurung, Regan A. R.; Hackathorn, Jana – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
The introductory psychology (Intro Psych) course is the bedrock of the psychology major and the front face of our discipline. The class not only provides a foundation for students in the major but also provides a comprehensive portrait of the discipline for nonmajors. Despite a sizable body of research focused on pedagogy related to the…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Psychology, Undergraduate Study, Undergraduate Students
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Goetz, Elizabeth M.; Gump, Paul V. – Teaching of Psychology, 1978
Explores the benefits of structuring a research class with weekly alternation between one whole-group meeting (20 students and three professors) and three part-group meetings (six or seven students and one professor). Students participated more actively in part-group sessions. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Class Size, Comparative Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education
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Katz, Albert N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1978
Suggests use of the planarian D. Dorotocephala, an animal 20 mm in size, in order to provide inexpensive lab experiences for students in large introductory psychology courses. The animal can be used to study perception, memory, behavior modification, and group processes. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Class Size, Costs, Course Descriptions
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Gilmore, David C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1980
Discusses a study undertaken to determine variables influencing student ratings of college level courses in psychology. Findings indicated that student ratings reflect many variables other than teacher ability, including class size and student major. Suggests that the sole use of student ratings to evaluate teaching effectiveness is questionable,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Data Analysis, Higher Education
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Terman, Michael – Teaching of Psychology, 1978
A personalized system of instruction for very large enrollment courses involves (1) development of a central instructional facility, and (2) recasting of text content into an interactive videotape format to provide continual feedback. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Class Size, Feedback, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
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Fernald, Peter S.; Jordan, Elizabeth A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Reports study results of introductory psychology students preparing for a quiz using programed instruction, reading a text, or reading an unrelated text. Lists principles of learning, including clear learning objectives, small steps, logical sequence, active responding, and drill and practice. Concludes that programed instruction is highly…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Size, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
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Jenkins, James J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Observes a general dislike among instructors for large classes. Reviews research which suggests that instruction in large introductory college psychology classes may be superior to more conventional teaching methods. Explains that large group teaching can be helped through audiovisual aids, outlines, and detailed notes. Emphasizes the importance…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Class Size, Classroom Research, Course Evaluation