A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology
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A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology

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A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology

About this book

A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology focuses on the critical aspects of teaching introductory psychology to undergraduate students. It includes ideas, tips, and strategies for effectively teaching this course and provides useful answers to commonly asked questions.

  • A concise and accessible guide to teaching introductory courses in Psychology
  • Begins with an orienting history of the course· Evaluates current trends in teaching and offers suggestions for developing personal techniques
  • Addresses a number of relevant issues, including how to teach difficult topics; linking course content to everyday experience; developing and using class presentations, lectures, and active learning ideas; and increasing interest in course topics
  • Supported by a website that provides links to useful websites and handouts that instructors can use in their classes (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/teachpsychscience/lucas/)

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Table of contents

  1. Series Editors’ Preface
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Chapter 1 An Introduction to Introductory Psychology
  4. What is Introductory Psychology?
  5. What Do I Teach?
  6. How Do I Teach?
  7. Who Are Your Introductory Psychology Students?
  8. Using This Book
  9. In Summary
  10. References and Further Reading
  11. Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Teach
  12. Beginning to Plan
  13. The Course Syllabus
  14. Evaluating Student Learning
  15. Managing Your Classroom
  16. The First Days of Class
  17. Summary
  18. References and Further Reading
  19. Chapter 3 Introduction,Research Methods,Culture
  20. Getting Started
  21. Teaching the Content
  22. Classroom Tips
  23. References
  24. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  25. Chapter 4 Human Development
  26. Getting Started
  27. Teaching the Content
  28. Classroom Tips
  29. References
  30. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  31. Chapter 5 Biological Psychology
  32. Getting Started
  33. Teaching the Content
  34. Classroom Tips
  35. References
  36. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  37. Chapter 6 Sensation and Perception
  38. Getting Started
  39. Teaching the Content
  40. Classroom Tips
  41. References
  42. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  43. Chapter 7 Consciousness,Motivation, and Emotion
  44. Getting Started
  45. Teaching the Content
  46. Classroom Tips
  47. References
  48. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  49. Chapter 8 Learning and Memory
  50. Getting Started
  51. Teaching the Content
  52. Classroom Tips
  53. References
  54. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  55. Chapter 9 Cognition,Language,and Cognitive Abilities
  56. Getting Started
  57. Teaching the Content
  58. Classroom Tips
  59. References
  60. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  61. Chapter 10 Health, Stress, Coping, and Personality
  62. Getting Started
  63. Teaching the Content
  64. Classroom Tips
  65. References
  66. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  67. Chapter 11 Mental Disorders and Therapies
  68. Getting Started
  69. Teaching the Content
  70. Classroom Tips
  71. References
  72. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  73. Chapter 12 Social Psychology
  74. Getting Started
  75. Teaching the Content
  76. Classroom Tips
  77. References
  78. Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
  79. Chapter 13 Ending Your Course, Re .ecting on it,and Getting Ready for the Next Time
  80. Reflections During the Semester
  81. The Last Class Session
  82. End-of-Term Reflections
  83. Self-Evaluation
  84. Tips From Experienced Teachers
  85. Some Final Thoughts
  86. References
  87. Appendix: Professional Development Resources in the Teaching of Psychology
  88. Index