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Direct linkHamaoui, Kamil G. – Teaching of Psychology, 2023
Background: Critical thinking is an important student learning outcome in all psychology courses and included in the American Psychological Association's (APA's) goals for the undergraduate major. Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of integrating a general model of critical thinking into the instruction,…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Assignments
Koch, Mary Kate; Mendle, Jane – Teaching of Psychology, 2023
Background: Incorporating professional development into undergraduate psychology coursework is an ongoing area of improvement for educators. Objective: We present a novel activity encouraging students to explore various professional skills and roles for which their psychology major prepares them through application to real-world issues. Method:…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Developmental Psychology, Majors (Students), Professional Development
Campbell, Cynthia G.; Oswald, Brianna R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
As stated in APA Learning Outcomes 2 and 3, two central goals of higher education instruction are promoting students' critical thinking skills and connecting student learning to real-life applications. To meet these goals, a community-based service-learning experience was designed using task value, interpersonal accountability, cognitive…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Service Learning, Home Visits, Case Studies
Whitehead, George I., III; Smith, Stephanie H.; Losonczy-Marshall, Marta – Teaching of Psychology, 2014
This study examined the similarities and differences in the topics and references in selected chapters of eight introductory social psychology textbooks and six developmental psychology textbooks. We wanted to determine the extent to which there were core concepts and references presented in these chapters. We found a relatively small set of core…
Descriptors: Textbook Content, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Textbooks
Fortner-Wood, Cheryl; Armistead, Leigh; Marchand, Anna; Morris, F. Benjamin – Teaching of Psychology, 2013
Student response systems (SRSs) are reported to increase student interest, interaction, and engagement and result in "deeper" learning. However, the effects on learning are still suspect. Here, outcomes were compared for students in SRS and traditional sections of 200-level and 500-level psychology courses. Results showed SRS students…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Handheld Devices, Responses
Spangler, Brooke R.; Kiel, Elizabeth J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2015
This study aimed to determine whether taking a chronological approach (CA) or topical approach (TA) to teaching developmental psychology resulted in different learning outcomes. Across two semesters, in four classes, 354 students participated (M[subscript age] = 19.76, SD[subscript age] = 2.93 years), 66% identifying as female. One instructor…
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Concept Teaching
Grühn, Daniel; Cheng, Yanhua – Teaching of Psychology, 2014
Montepare suggested the use of a self-correcting approach to multiple-choice tests: Students first take the exam as usual, but are allowed to hand in a self-corrected version afterwards. The idea of this approach is that the additional interaction with the material may foster further learning. To examine whether such an approach actually improves…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Active Learning, Large Group Instruction
Homa, Natalie; Hackathorn, Jana; Brown, Carrie M.; Garczynski, Amy; Solomon, Erin D.; Tennial, Rachel; Sanborn, Ursula A.; Gurung, Regan A. R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2013
Introductory psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate courses and often serves as the gateway to choosing psychology as an academic major. However, little research has examined the typical structure of introductory psychology courses. The current study examined student learning objectives (SLOs) and course content in introductory…
Descriptors: Psychology, Introductory Courses, Course Content, Educational Objectives
Beyer, Alisa Miller – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
Students often use PowerPoint for presentations. Pecha Kucha was introduced as an alternative type of PowerPoint presentation. Pecha Kucha is a fast-paced presentation style that forces students to focus on their message with automated, 20-second slides. Three studies, including a pilot, examined whether Pecha Kucha enhanced the quality of student…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Visual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Drouin, Michelle A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2010
In this study, I examined the effectiveness of a group exam review activity on students' long-term retention of concepts and satisfaction. As part of a formative summative assessment activity (FSA; Wininger, 2005), students worked either individually or collaboratively on an exam review activity in the class periods following the 2 unit exams.…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Cooperative Learning, Tests, Evaluation Methods
Irons, Jessica G.; Buskist, William – Teaching of Psychology, 2008
We examined job advertisements published in the September and October 2006 issues of the APA Monitor and APS Observer for courses that psychology departments requested successful applicants for assistant professor openings to teach. We found that 4 courses accounted for 45% of all courses so listed: research methods, introductory psychology,…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Research Methodology, Labor Market, Developmental Psychology
Dickson, K. Laurie; Bauer, Jack J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2008
We experimentally investigated the effect of crib sheet construction and use on student learning and exam performance. Students expected to use their prepared crib sheets during testing; however, unexpectedly they first completed a pretest without their crib sheets. Students scored significantly better on the same questions with crib sheets…
Descriptors: Testing, Teaching Methods, Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies
Schuetze, Pamela – Teaching of Psychology, 2004
I evaluated a brief homework assignment designed to reduce citation problems in research-based term papers. Students in 2 developmental psychology classes received a brief presentation and handout defining plagiarism with tips on how to cite sources to avoid plagiarizing. In addition, students in 1 class completed 2 brief homework assignments in…
Descriptors: Plagiarism, Developmental Psychology, Homework, Citations (References)
Ironsmith, Marsha; Eppler, Marion A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2007
We tested the effects of instructional method (lecture vs. mastery) and aptitude (high, medium, low GPA levels) on students' academic performance and achievement motivation goals. Students enrolled in a developmental psychology course received either traditional lecture or mastery (Keller's Personalized System of Instruction [PSI]) instruction.…
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Lecture Method, Developmental Psychology, Achievement Need
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
