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\u003cb\u003eA guide to an evidence-based approach for teaching college-level psychology courses\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Psychology\u003c/i\u003e offers an evidence-based, student-centered approach that is filled with suggestions, ideas, and practices for teaching college-level courses in ways that contribute to student success. The authors draw on current scientific studies of learning, memory, and development, with specific emphasis on classroom studies. The authors offer practical advice for applying scholarly research to teaching in ways that maximize student learning and personal growth. The authors endorse the use of backward course design, emphasizing the importance of identifying learning goals (encompassing skills and knowledge) and how to assess them, before developing the appropriate curriculum for achieving these goals. Recognizing the diversity of today's student population, this book offers guidance for culturally responsive, ethical teaching. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe text explores techniques for teaching critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative reasoning, written and oral communication, information and technology literacy, and collaboration and teamwork. The authors explain how to envision the learning objectives teachers want their students to achieve and advise how to select assessments to evaluate if the learning objectives are being met. This important resource: \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an evidence-based approach designed to help graduate students and new instructors embrace a student-centered approach to teaching; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a wealth of examples of effective student-centered teaching techniques; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurveys current findings from the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the American Psychological Association's five broad goals for the undergraduate Psychology major and shows how to help students build life-long skills; and, \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces Universal Design for Learning as a framework to support diverse learners. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Psychology\u003c/i\u003e offers an essential guide to evidence-based teaching and provides practical advice for becoming an effective teacher. This book is designed to help graduate students, new instructors, and those wanting to update their teaching methods. It is likely to be particularly useful for instructors in psychology and other social science disciplines. |
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