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Melissa Ferland; Claudia F. Molinaro; Jeff J. Kosovich; Jessica K. Flake – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Introduction: Student motivation is a critical predictor of academic achievement, engagement, and success in higher education. Motivating students is a crucial aspect of effective teaching. Statement of the Problem: Although there is a wealth of research on student motivation, practical guidance for putting theory into practice in challenging…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses, Student Experience
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Madeleine Pownall – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Student transition to university can be a challenging time. Research suggests that providing space for student reflection and goal setting may facilitate this period of transition. Objective: I describe the "Postcard to my Graduating Self Project," in which psychology students were invited to write postcards to their future…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Psychology, Student Motivation, Reflection
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Christina Shane-Simpson; Emma Desens; Allisyn Kleutsch; Rita Obeid – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: Limited research has compared relationships among student characteristics, study guide format, and academic performance. Objective: This study investigated relations among student characteristics (motivation, self-efficacy) and academic performance, examined the efficacy of study guide format on performance, and aggregated student…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Child Psychology, Study Guides, Intermode Differences