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Like its predecessors, Volume III of the Handbook for Teaching Introductory Psychology provides introductory psychology instructors with teaching ideas and activities that can immediately be put into practice in the classroom. It contains an organized collection of articles from Teaching of Psychology (TOP), the official journal of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Division 2 of the American Psychological Association. Volume III contains 89 articles from TOP that have not been included in other volumes. Another distinction between this volume and its predecessors is its emphasis on testing and assessment. The book is divided into two sections. Section One, "Issues and Approaches in Teaching Introductory Psychology," contains 52 articles on critical issues, such as: how to approach the course; understanding students' interests, perceptions, and motives; students' existing knowledge of psychology (including their misconceptions); a comparison of introductory textbooks and tips on how to evaluate them; test questions and student factors affecting exam performance; an overview of different forms of feedback; giving extra credit; and how to deal with academic dishonesty. Section Two consists of 37 articles that present demonstrations, class and laboratory projects, and other techniques to enhance teaching and learning in both the introductory, as well as advanced courses in the discipline. This section is organized so as to parallel the order of topics found in most introductory psychology textbooks. Intended for academicians who teach the introductory psychology course and/or oversee grad assistants who teach the course, all royalties of the book go directly to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology to promote its activities to further improve the teaching of psychology.
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Handbook for Teaching Introductory Psychology Volume Three (With an Emphasis on Assessment)
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Handbook for Teaching Introductory Psychology Volume Three (With an Emphasis on Assessment)
Edited by
Richard A. Griggs University of Florida
LAWRENCE ERLBAUM ASSOCIATES, PUBLISHERS 2002 New Mahwah, Jersey London
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Handbook for teaching introductory psychology/ edited by Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr., Robert S. Daniel, Charles L. Brewer. v. :ill. ;28cm. Vol. 2 edited by Michelle R.Hebl, Charles L. Brewer, Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8058-3654-3 (v. 2 :alk. paper) ISBN 0-89859-561-4 (v. 1 :alk. paper) ISBN 0-8058-3921-6 (v. 3 :alk. paper) 1.Psychology-Studyandteaching(Higher) I. Benjamin, Ludy T.,1945. 11. Daniel, Robert S. 111. Brewer,Charles L. IV. Hebl,Michelle R. (MichelleRae) BF77.H261985 15V.74~19 85-006758 Books published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates are printed on acid-free paper, and their bindings are chosen for strength and durability. Printed in the United Statesof America l 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Section I.
Issues and Approaches in Teaching Introductory Psychology
1. Approaches to theIntroductoryCourse
Bringing psychology to life. Dale McAdam Using Psychology Today articles to increase the perceived relevance of the introductory course. Drew
C. Appleby
Encouraging responsibility, active participation, and critical thinking in general psychology students. Norman B . L. Ferguson
What do students remember from introductory psychology? Scott