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Direct linkReber, Jeffrey S.; Downs, Samuel D.; Peterson Nelson, Julie A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
This study employed a quasi-experimental design to test the effects of three pedagogies on learning outcomes in a simulated psychology of gender lecture. Results showed that meaning and relational pedagogies, as well as a combination of meaning, relational, and explanatory pedagogies, significantly improved participant learning beyond self-study…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Outcomes of Education, Psychology
Melchiori, Kala J.; Mallett, Robyn K. – Teaching of Psychology, 2015
We describe an active learning exercise to teach students about social stigma. After lecturing on the topic, the instructor distributes a worksheet and shows several clips from the movie "Shrek," pausing after each clip to lead a discussion of the concepts. We provide information about the movie scenes, the student worksheet, and…
Descriptors: Social Bias, Stereotypes, Active Learning, Teaching Methods
Wu, Jennifer; Kraemer, Philipp – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
This project describes the results from a large enrollment introductory psychology course specially designed to improve performance of first-year students. The main objective of the project was to identify early indicators of student success to inform future teaching and promote classroom engagement. Variables representing academic preparation,…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Introductory Courses, Psychology, Academic Achievement
Stansbury, Jessica A.; Munro, Geoffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 2013
This study tested the effectiveness of video game use for instruction of factorial designs in a research methods course. Students designed and conducted a mini study, playing "Dance, Dance, Revolution", using video game scores as the dependent variable. A mixed-design analysis of variance revealed a significantly greater increase from pretest to…
Descriptors: Video Games, Research Methodology, Courses, Psychology
Petrocelli, John V. – Teaching of Psychology, 2007
Undergraduate students (N = 47), enrolled in 2 separate psychology research methods classes, evaluated a power analysis lab demonstration and homework assignment. Students attended 1 of 2 lectures that included a basic introduction to power analysis and sample size analysis. One lecture included a demonstration of how to use a computer-based power…
Descriptors: Homework, Undergraduate Students, Research Methodology, Calculators
