Analyzes the use of behavioral self-modification projects in college classes. Such projects are attempts by students to apply the principles of behavioral psychology to their own behavior. Discussed are impact of projects on student learning, extent of student behavior change, and adequacy of research design. (Author/AV)

Investigates the stability of college student ratings of course, instructor, course characteristics, and instructor characteristics across time; compares ratings across time to ratings at a given time; and considers as a result of these analyses how useful ratings are to students in selecting courses. (Author)

Two experienced intern supervisors discuss aspects of the management of undergraduate psychology intern programs. Included are concerns about credit and grades, selection procedures, faculty supervisors, and liability and malpractice insurance problems. (Author/AV)

A study explored the relationship between personality characteristics and interest in writing an autobiography. Fifty-three undergraduates in a university course in the psychology of personality participated in the study. Results indicate that extraverted students chose not to engage in self-exploration by writing an autobiography, but that…

Describes the role of the undergraduate course assistant as an integral part of the design strategy for an introductory educational psychology course at Purdue University. (Author)

Explores three traditionally important aspects of acting and shows how each is critical in effective college teaching. Speech, pantomime, and characterization are discussed. (Author/AV)

Describes a full-time clinical practicum for undergraduates, stressing planning and operation so that other instructors may replicate the program. Emphasis is placed on close faculty supervision, continued student academic responsibilities, and full staff cooperation. (Author/AV)

An issue-oriented approach to the teaching of personality involved students from one class in formal debates with students from another class. Evaluation of student attitudes and achievement in the course showed that high motivation and sharpened critical thinking resulted from the course design. (Author/AV)

Describes a study of the accuracy of student responses on objective tests. Investigators examined the frequency of correctness on initial responses versus changed responses, and the relationship to degree of familiarity of the content. Results show that changing test answers tends to produce more right than wrong answers by more students.…

A course option in abnormal psychology involves students in interviewing and observing the activities of individuals in the off-campus community who are concerned with some aspect of abnormal psychology. The technique generates student interest in the field when they interview people about topics such as drug abuse, transsexualism, and abuse of…

Describes a teaching method in which undergraduate psychology students carry out simulated research studies. In response to model problem situations, students develop a research design and then are given data which might have been obtained if the design were carried out. The condensed experience clarifies aspects of the research process which…

Outlines course organization, instructional materials and format, and evaluation methods of a course in developmental psychology for teachers-in-training. The course provides content knowledge in developmental psychology and applies it to various learning, behavioral, and social concerns of the elementary secondary classroom. (Author/AV)

Cites the lack of uniform teaching approaches of graduate programs in clinical psychology. Offers a model in which graduate training is designed from empirical data on employer needs and a unified theory of the field. (Author/AV)

Investigates the relationship between evaluations of the teaching effectiveness of discussion group leaders and (1) teaching status (undergraduate or graduate), (2) sex of section leader, and (3) sex-typing. Results show that undergraduate teaching assistants are respected and successful section leaders, possibly because of their closeness in age…

Describes a study which measured the effectiveness of a Personalized System of Instruction training package for proctors in undergraduate psychology courses. The package consisted of role-playing and a discussion between the proctor and an instructor-trainer, followed by feedback on actual proctoring experience in the classroom. (Author/AV)