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The Shape Activity: Social Constructivism in the Psychology Classroom
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Knapp, Nancy Flanagan – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
Social constructivist principles and ideas are among those most cited in both educational and psychological circles today, and many current scholars and reformers ground their work in social constructivist theories. Yet the basic principles of social constructivism are notoriously difficult for students to understand and grapple with. This article…
Descriptors: Psychology, Constructivism (Learning), Class Activities, Small Group Instruction
Repertory Grid As a Means to Compare and Contrast Developmental Theorists
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Mayo, Joseph A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2004
This article reports on the use of a repertory grid as a tool for studying conceptual systems in line with Kelly's (1955) personal construct theory. Using 7-point construct continua, students rated the positions of major developmental theorists on various bipolar constructs (e.g., nature-nurture, continuity-discontinuity) representing salient…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Learning Strategies, Developmental Stages, Teaching Methods
Mixing, Matching, and Mating: Demonstrating the Effect of Contrast on Relationship Satisfaction
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Lewis, Brian P.; Gurung, Regan A. R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2003
We extended earlier demonstrations of the matching phenomenon (individuals choose romantic partners who tend to match them on a variety of traits) to demonstrate several relationship issues including contrast effects, the impact of alternative mates on relationship satisfaction, and social exchange and equity theories. Students first place playing…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Interpersonal Relationship, Satisfaction, Attachment Behavior
Students' Basic Philosophical Assumptions in History of Psychology: A Measure and Teaching Tool.
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Cox, Brian D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Provides a way to introduce students to the philosophical roots of psychology by surveying their assumptions on the nature of mind, emotions, and behavior. Describes and gives examples of a 50-item Likert-scale questionnaire concerning positions of the philosophers, biologists, and psychologists discussed in the class. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Fundamental Concepts, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
Teaching Scientific Reasoning through Attribution Theory.
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Eflin, Juli T.; Kite, Mary E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes a teaching activity that improves students' scientific reasoning by focusing attention on the causal, explanatory nature of psychological theories. Students learn and use an argument form called Inference to the Best Explanation (IBE). Includes examples of this technique and student responses to the course. (MJP)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior, Causal Models, Educational Strategies
Filmed in Black and White: Teaching the Concept of Racial Identity at a Predominantly White University.
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Richard, Harriette W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes an assignment where students chart the development of a film or literary character's racial identity according to theoretical models of identity development. Students found the exercise thought-provoking, intriguing, and informative. Includes outlines of the racial identity model and an examination of the issues raised during discussion.…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Cultural Interrelationships