ERIC Number: EJ1093867
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Apr
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Integrating Professional Development across the Curriculum: An Effectiveness Study
Ciarocco, Natalie J.; Dinella, Lisa M.; Hatchard, Christine J.; Valosin, Jayde
Teaching of Psychology, v43 n2 p91-98 Apr 2016
The current study empirically tested the effectiveness of a modular approach to integrating professional development across an undergraduate psychology curriculum. Researchers conducted a two-group, between-subjects experiment on 269 undergraduate psychology students assessing perceptions of professional preparedness and learning. Analysis revealed those participating in the modular approach had a higher understanding of and investment in the psychology major, a higher awareness of professional development opportunities, higher knowledge of career options with a background in psychology, and better knowledge of professional development activities. Quiz scores indicate that students learned about professional development from the modules. Overall, the results imply that a modular approach to professional development can be effective and beneficial to students. Psychology programs should consider utilizing similar approaches in their curricula.
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Program Effectiveness, Undergraduate Students, Psychology, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Intermode Differences, Learning Modules, Career Development, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Research Methodology, Methods Courses, Career Awareness, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Student Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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