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Stefan, Edwin S.; Brucklacher, Mary A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
Present research into the psychophysical process affecting illness and health is providing an awareness that a person cannot be treated piecemeal. Described is an experiential course in holistic health that was favorably received by students and had a significant impact on them. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Experiential Learning, Health Education, Holistic Approach
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Whitbourne, Susan Krauss; Collins, Kathleen – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Describes an interactive method for teaching a course in the psychology of aging based on a multidisciplinary approach. Argues that it allows incorporation of a wide range of age-related topics, and provides students with practical applications. Allows students to identify and challenge perceptions of age and understand aging from multiple…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging Education, Experiential Learning, Gerontology
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Raphelson, Alfred C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Contends that a university history of psychology course demonstrates its close link with other disciplines and its approach to understanding human thought and action. Suggests methods such as lectures, anecdotes, slides, oral interviews, and field trips to accomplish objectives. (KC)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Intellectual History
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Leit, Richard A.; Humphries, Gail – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Presents a course that integrates psychology and drama in order to study drama therapy and psychodrama. Explains that the instructors utilized both a lecture method and an active learning approach to increase student motivation. Describes the course, addresses the benefits for the students, and discusses the students' reactions to the course. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Evaluation, Drama, Educational Benefits
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Perry, Nancy Walker; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes the course content, student response, and instructional effectiveness of an undergraduate psychology and law course built around a series of active learning projects. Students chose either to attend a jury trial or to interview three people involved in the legal system. These formed the basis for papers and presentations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies
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Misale, Judi M.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes a computer-assisted, interdisciplinary course in decision making developed to promote student participation and critical thinking. Students participate in 20 interactive exercises that utilize and illustrate psychological and economic concepts. Follow-up activities include receiving background information, group discussions, text…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking