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Direct linkMelchiori, 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
Lewis, J. Scott; Harrison, Marissa A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2012
Chickering and Gamson's notable summary of the best practices of undergraduate teaching include promoting active learning, cooperation, and student-faculty contact. The present study hypothesized that online delivery of lecture prior to course meetings allows more in-class time to achieve these goals. Students in a control group received a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Active Learning, Lecture Method, Blended Learning
Jensen, Scott A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
Previous findings suggest some advantages to using an online format to deliver declarative knowledge and to using class time for active learning and discussion. During 4 weeks of an introductory psychology course, students were assigned on alternate weeks to attend one of two lecture formats: in-class lecture or online video lecture with an…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Active Learning, Psychology, Internet
Gier, Vicki S.; Kreiner, David S. – Teaching of Psychology, 2009
Instructors often use Microsoft PowerPoint lectures and handouts as support tools to provide students with the main concepts of the lectures. Some instructors and researchers believe that PowerPoint encourages student passivity. We conducted 2 studies to determine whether the use of content-based questions (CBQs) would enhance learning when…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Lecture Method, Computer Software
Yoder, Janice D.; Hochevar, Catherine M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2005
We tested the hypothesis that students in psychology of women classes would perform better on materials covered by multiple-choice exams when the first author presented these materials with active learning versus lecture, autonomous readings, and video presentations alone. Across 3 classes, we coded exam items according to how the instructor…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Higher Education, Student Evaluation
Peer reviewedButler, Adam; Phillmann, Kayah-Bah; Smart, Lona – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Describes an exercise named CARDS that was used in two sections of an introduction to psychology course. After a concept was presented in lecture, students were asked to respond to a question written on an index card and discuss their answers in groups. Presents the results of the assessment of student learning. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Educational Research, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedDolinsky, Beverly – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Provides suggestions for using active learning as the primary means to teaching statistics in order to create a collaborative environment. Addresses such strategies as using SPSS Base 7.5 for Windows and course periods centered on answering student-generated questions. Discusses various writing intensive assignments. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
