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Predicting Learning: Comparing Study Techniques, Perseverance, and Metacognitive Skill
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Gurung, Regan A. R.; Mai, Theresa; Nelson, Matthew; Pruitt, Sydney – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Background: Instructors and students are on a continuing quest to identify predictors of learning. Objective: This study examines the associations between self-reported exam score and study techniques among students in two courses, Introductory Psychology and Computer Science. Method: We used an online survey to measure the extent students (N =…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Study Skills, Thinking Skills, Metacognition
The Benefits, Drawbacks, and Challenges of Using the Flipped Classroom in an Introduction to Psychology Course
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Roehling, Patricia V.; Root Luna, Lindsey M.; Richie, Fallon J.; Shaughnessy, John J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
Flipped pedagogy has become a popular approach in education. While preliminary research suggests that the flipped classroom has a positive effect on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and quantitative courses, the research on the flipped classroom in a content heavy social science course is minimal and contradictory. We…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Psychology, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
Applying Equity Theory to Students' Perceptions of Research Participation Requirements
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Miles, Shannon R.; Cromer, Lisa DeMarni; Narayan, Anupama – Teaching of Psychology, 2015
Human subject pools have been a valuable resource to universities conducting research with student participants. However, the costs and benefits to student participants must be carefully weighed by students, researchers, and institutional review board administrators in order to avoid coercion. Participant perceptions are pivotal in deciding…
Descriptors: Student Research, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Student Surveys
Predictors of Academic Success in the Undergraduate Psychology Major. Faculty Forum.
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Meeker, Frank; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Reports study of 288 graduate psychology majors to determine what variables correlated with grade point averages in psychology. Reports three clusters of significant variables: (1) high school grades in verbal areas; (2) achievement in college general studies courses; and (3) mathematics aptitude and achievement in college. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Academic Records, Class Rank
Use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Psychology Courses and Discussion Groups.
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Carskadon, Thomas G. – Teaching of Psychology, 1978
A study investigated student participation in class discussion in a college psychology course. Findings indicated that the quality of participation is related to personality. Teachers are cautioned to avoid one-sided discussions by dividing students into discussion groups which include intuitive, extroverted, judging, thinking, and perceptive…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Discussion Groups, Higher Education