The authors stress mastery criterion as the most important component of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). (DE)

Approximately 200 college institutions were surveyed in an effort to find out about the quality of introductory college-level psychology courses. Results are discussed on kinds of instructors, class size, problems of numbers, format, methods of evaluation, content, and implications of innovations. (JR)

This study investigates the management and the effectiveness of a personalized system of instruction (PSI) in higher education. The study examined the number of behavioral objectives completed during a lab period as a function of the grade achieved in the course. The study also compared course ratings from students who are receiving instruction in…

This survey of colleges was designed to gather descriptive data concerning the nature of psychology of religion courses and to determine if contemporary liberal arts curricula and courses in academic psychology reflect the spiritual trends of the 1970s. The findings suggest that few psychology departments offer religious courses. (Author/JR)

Based on the philosophy that student learning is accomplished through relevant experiential accomplishments outside the classroom, this college course sought to emphasize an awareness of self and others. Through a study of mental institutions and prisons, students can develop self-motivation and become aware of dehumanizing feelings in…

Describes a seminar/practicum for university students which provides an opportunity for developmental research under faculty supervision in educational settings that meet both the needs of university students and the public schools. (Author/JR)

The purpose of the study is to delineate the science interest patterns of undergraduate psychology majors by comparing with other social science and natural science majors. In addition, the aim is to investigate the attitudes of psychology and physics students concerning the use of the scientific model as the best single way of viewing the world.…

Shows how a contract approach to grading can also enrich and internalize some of the basic principles of an introductory college-level psychology course. Through class activities, students are provided with an arena for embellishing some of the theory and principles learned in class. (Author/JR)

The author discusses some problems he has encountered with college-level psychology textbooks and publishers. (JR)

An experiment is conducted to assess, if any, the relationship between the student evaluations of psychology professors' teaching ability and their theoretical orientation. (Author/JR)

Suggests how the research publication system can be used as an alternative model for both teacher and student evaluation through the use of a curriculum review journal in which faculty would publish the results of those courses they regarded as worth publishing. (Author/JR)

Because the lecture format is usually an unsatisfactory teaching technique, this author uses an active experiential learning technique, the parts party which provides students of varied interpersonal sophistication with a working knowledge of personality theory and dynamics. (Author/JR)

Two studies were initiated to examine the effects of study habits, personality traits, and approach to content in college-level psychology courses. It was found that with the exception of regular study habits, none of the factors is either a help or a hindrance to academic success as measured by multiple-choice, open-book exams. (Author/JR)

Examines two class projects which are designed to ascertain the extent of knowledge about methods of science recordkeeping as a source of information for decision making and self-management. (Author/JR)

Offers some ideas for equipment and visual materials for use in a course in perception. In addition, the paper describes some of the experiments or demonstrations in which these materials can be used. (Author/JR)