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Prieto, Loreto R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
I examined concerns surrounding teaching culturally diverse students and attitudes toward incorporating diversity content into courses, held by a national sample of psychology educators (N = 91). Findings indicated that as instructors' personal acceptance of culturally diverse students increased, instructors' level of "backlash"…
Descriptors: Course Content, Psychology, Culturally Relevant Education, Teaching Methods
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Smith, Randolph A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Describes the benefits and drawbacks of teaching a course outside one's area of expertise. Claims this enhances faculty development and alleviates burnout. Finds the positive aspects, personal and institutional, outweigh the negative. Results show favorable student evaluations. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Course Content, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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McKeachie, Wilbert J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Reviews major areas of interest in the future of undergraduate psychology education. Educators will be concerned with the increasingly diverse student needs, the value of a liberal arts education, and the need for personal and professional growth. The debate over educational objectives and program course content will continue. (AM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Objectives, Faculty Development, Futures (of Society)
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Zechmeister, Eugene B.; Reich, Jill N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes a college-level, senior-year capstone course about the profession of college teaching. Asserts that the primary goal was to attract better students to the teaching profession. Discusses the 14 major topics that comprise the course outline. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Faculty Development, Faculty Recruitment