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ERIC Number: EJ755397
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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Peer-Taught Drug Awareness in the Introductory Psychology Course
Goodwin, Kerri A.
Teaching of Psychology, v34 n1 p34-37 2007
In contrast to "Just Say No" lectures on drug use common in K to 12 drug education programs (e.g., Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E.), this activity used peer teaching in an Introductory Psychology course to promote active learning and open discussion of controversial issues about drug use. Working in small groups, students researched the neurological and behavioral effects of an assigned drug and presented controversial discussion questions. One week later they presented their findings to the class. Students reported that the presentations were informative and awareness-raising, provided an open environment for discussion, and allowed them to make more informed decisions about drug use.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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