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Brack, Amy Badura; Kesitilwe, Kutlo; Ware, Mark E. – Teaching of Psychology, 2010
We conducted a random national survey of 100 doctoral, 100 comprehensive, and 100 baccalaureate institutions to determine the current state of the undergraduate health psychology course. We found clear evidence of a maturing course with much greater commonality in name (health psychology), theoretical foundation (the biopsychosocial model), and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Psychology, National Surveys, Undergraduate Study
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Ware, Mark E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Reports results of survey (n=83) of undergraduate psychology students' use and evaluation of career development information. Of 10 information sources evaluated, a departmental course in career development was rated highest in value; the placement office was rated lowest. Resume writing was considered the most valuable type of information provided…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Higher Education, Psychology, Surveys
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Ware, Mark E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1981
Evaluates effectiveness of a college level career development course for psychology majors. A total of 148 students participated in experimental and control groups. Results indicate that the experimental group demonstrated superior increases in self-knowledge, job opportunities, and skills. Several approaches to career education in psychology are…
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Research, Higher Education, Psychology
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Ware, Mark E.; Chastain, Jeffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Assesses students' skills and attitudes toward teaching statistics with and without computer-assisted statistical analysis. Classifies students according to gender, grade point average, and mathematics competency. Analyses showed computer-assisted group had significantly more favorable attitudes toward statistics. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research
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Ware, Mark E.; Chastain, Jeffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Reports results of a study assessing the effectiveness of teaching statistics with an emphasis on selection skills. Discusses how general academic ability and gender affected students' learning when the instructor emphasized selection skills. Concludes that teachers must emphasize selection skills through handouts, lectures, and examinations to…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Educational Research, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education