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Raymark, Patrick H.; Connor-Greene, Patricia A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2002
We propose that a brief take-home syllabus quiz can be a catalyst for students to read and refer to their syllabus as a source of essential information about the class. In this article, we detail the development of such a quiz and provide evidence that students who complete a syllabus quiz have a better understanding of course policies than…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Teaching Methods, Student Motivation, Material Development

Trnavsky, Polly; Willey, Diane L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
To provide undergraduate students in developmental psychology and child psychology courses with examples of developing behaviors in infants, two teachers videotaped the infants of friends during the first 18 months of life. The project is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology, Higher Education

Mausner, Bernard; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
Discussed is the design, development, and evaluation of a self-paced college program in statistics which used computer assisted instruction. The program permitted a great deal of individual attention to weak students and freed the strong student to whip through the acquisition of the tools necessary to plan and conduct research. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials

Buskit, William; Cush, David T. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Examines aspects of the introductory psychology textbook market through a publishing house survey. Aspects covered are the current and future number of introductory texts, fewer textbook publishers, custom publishing, changing content, and computer technologies. Discusses the results of the publishers' responses and provides statistical tables of…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Development, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses

Harper, Gregory F.; Silvestro, John R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
To provide undergraduate and graduate psychology students with exposure to a wide range of parenting perspectives, eight videocassette programs were produced focusing on the child rearing strategies of parents. Described are project background, rationale, activities, materials development, and program implementation and evaluation. (RM)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Developmental Psychology, Educational Objectives