ERIC Number: EJ746466
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
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Engaging Students in Learning: An Application with Quantitative Psychology
Harlow, Lisa L.; Burkholder, Gary J.; Morrow, Jennifer A.
Teaching of Psychology, v33 n4 p231-235 2006
In response to calls for more engaging and interactive pedagogy, we simultaneously implemented 4 rousing learning activities: peer-mentored learning, student reports of what was clear (or not) from a previous lecture, consult corners where student groups provided course-informed solutions to problem-based scenarios, and applied projects presented to the class. Students in several sections of a quantitative psychology course responded positively, reporting significantly less anxiety and greater self-efficacy regarding quantitative topics at the end of the semester compared to the beginning. We provide suggestions for applying these learning activities to other psychology courses.
Descriptors: Psychology, Learning Activities, Anxiety, Self Efficacy, Student Reaction, Peer Teaching, Student Motivation, Feedback, Class Activities, Student Participation, Mentors, Problem Based Learning, Student Projects, College Students
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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