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Peer reviewedWhite, Robert W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1974
Analysis of life histories as case material requiring disciplined observation and objectivity and exemplifying basic principles and theories of behavior is described as a teaching technique for a course in the psychology of personality. (JH)
Descriptors: Biographies, Case Studies, College Instruction, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedJunn, Ellen N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Describes an exercise that addresses a number of developmental issues in a family and parenting class. The exercise requires students to write a semiautobiographical personal letter. Reports that students responded favorably to this exercise, suggesting a number of beneficial outcomes. Recommendations for instructors are provided. (KO)
Descriptors: Assignments, Biographies, Classroom Research, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedKirsh, Steven J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Describes a course on social and personality development in which students wrote term papers about 10 aspects of child and adolescent development depicted in an animated film of their choice. Students had to provide two examples of each aspect from the films. Student response to the assignment was generally favorable. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Animation, Child Development, Content Analysis
