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Using Empirical Article Analysis to Assess Research Methods Courses
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Bachiochi, Peter; Everton, Wendi; Evans, Melanie; Fugere, Madeleine; Escoto, Carlos; Letterman, Margaret; Leszczynski, Jennifer – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
Developing students who can apply their knowledge of empirical research is a key outcome of the undergraduate psychology major. This learning outcome was assessed in two research methods courses by having students read and analyze a condensed empirical journal article. At the start and end of the semester, students in multiple sections of an…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Advanced Courses, Research Methodology, Journal Articles
The Power of Teaching Activities: Statistical and Methodological Recommendations
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Tomcho, Thomas J.; Foels, Rob – Teaching of Psychology, 2009
Researchers rarely mention statistical power in "Teaching of Psychology" teaching activity studies. Insufficiently powered tests promote uncertainty in the decision to accept or reject the tested null hypothesis and influence the interpretation of results. We analyzed the a priori power of statistical tests from 197 teaching activity effectiveness…
Descriptors: Sample Size, Statistical Analysis, Teaching Methods, Tests
Do Student Ratings of College Teachers Predict Student Achievement?
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Costin, Frank – Teaching of Psychology, 1978
A study tested the predictive validity of student ratings of college teachers in an introductory psychology course. Repeated over several years, the assessment employed a rating instrument developed by someone other than the course instructor. Moderate and consistent positive correlations were obtained between ratings of teacher skill and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Psychology
Fighting Shyness with Shyness: An Exercise in Survey Methodology and Self-Awareness.
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Carducci, Bernardo J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes an in-class exercise designed to teach basic principles of survey methodology and to educate students about the pervasiveness and problems associated with shyness in college students. Students complete a brief survey on shyness and the instructor summarizes the results for the class as part of a lecture on survey methodology. (MJP)
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Communication