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Lawson, Timothy J.; Bodle, James H.; Houlette, Melissa A.; Haubner, Richard R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2006
We tested a procedure designed to enhance psychology students' learning from educational videos. Introductory psychology students (N = 127) watched a video about social psychology during a regular class session. Students in some sections of the course watched the video with no special instructions; students in other sections answered 8 guiding…
Descriptors: Social Psychology, Introductory Courses, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Lambert, Matthew E.; Lenthall, Gerard – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Describes use of computerized case simulations in which undergraduate psychology students are asked to function as therapists. Despite reporting positive reactions from instructors and students, emphasizes that simulation should be used only as a supplement to courses and that there is a danger of students accepting statements as facts merely…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Clinical Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Worthington, Everett L., Jr.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Reports on a study that contrasted learning outcomes of students in a class that incorporated computer assisted instruction (CAI) exercises with those of a lecture-only class. Students in the lecture-plus CAI class scored higher than those in the lecture-only class, specifically regarding material covered in the class. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Pellegrino, James W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Asserts that technology and telecommunications have become integral parts of daily life. Discusses three roles that technology plays in improving the problem-solving process. Contends that students must learn to select from a variety of information sources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking, Developmental Psychology
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Wolfe, Christopher R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes techniques for creating collaborative student-constructed hypertexts. Maintains that student goals include courseware development, promotion of critical thinking skills, and facilitating student-directed learning. Reports that students' reactions to the assignments were overwhelmingly positive. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology
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Doolittle, John H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that cognitive flexibility, the ability to generate many possible solutions, is identified as the most critical aspect of creativity training. Describes the use of word tables, computer games, and riddles to develop cognitive flexibility. Presents evidence that these methods are effective in enhancing creative and critical thinking…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Uses in Education