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Learning Psychology and Becoming Psychologists: Developing Professional Identity through Group Experiential Learning
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Falgares, Giorgio; Venza, Gaetano; Guarnaccia, Cinzia – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2017
In this paper, we describe the advantages of an experiential training group, specifically conceived for psychology students, in which the goal was to activate reflection on the internalized social representations of professional identity. Our study showed the results of a pre-post comparison of a one-group intervention. It was aimed to demonstrate…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Professional Identity, Intervention, Experimental Groups
Perceived Helpfulness of Peer Editing Activities: First-Year Students' Views and Writing Performance Outcomes
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Ludemann, Pamela M.; McMakin, Deborah – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2014
The perceived value of peer editing to students is unclear. To investigate, first-year students (N = 35) completed a writing attitudes scale and first writing assignment in September 2012. The expected writing requirements were explained and handouts provided, as well as subsequent instructor feedback and grades. A second writing assignment was…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Student Attitudes, Peer Evaluation, Editing
Strategy to Promote Active Learning of an Advanced Research Method
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McDermott, Hilary J.; Dovey, Terence M. – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2013
Research methods courses aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for research yet seldom include practical aspects of assessment. This reflective practitioner report describes and evaluates an innovative approach to teaching and assessing advanced qualitative research methods to final-year psychology undergraduate students. An…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Research Methodology, Educational Strategies, Methods Courses
Assessment of a Brief Oral Presentation Assignment in Biopsychology
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Sleigh, Merry J. – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2013
This study examined the suitability of a brief oral presentation exercise as an assessment method in biopsychology. Undergraduate students researched and presented a five-minute, self-selected fact related to course material, allowing them to practice oral communication skills, such as clearly explaining and carefully listening. Biopsychology…
Descriptors: Oral Communication Method, Video Technology, Assignments, Psychology