A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology
by Sandra Goss Lucas
1st Edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781405151511 |
| eText ISBN | 9781444301755 |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Publishing Year | 2008 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 324 |
A Guide to Teaching Introductory Psychology, 1st Edition, provides instructional strategies and classroom guidance for educators teaching undergraduate psychology courses. The text offers practical tips, pedagogical approaches, and answers to common questions encountered throughout the semester.
Coverage outlines core psychological subjects, including research methods, human development, biological psychology, cognition, mental disorders, and social psychology. It also details foundational administrative steps, such as designing a syllabus, managing the classroom, and evaluating student learning.
Published as part of Wiley's Teaching Psychological Science series, this resource assists instructors in developing personal teaching techniques. The volume is supported by a dedicated website that provides downloadable handouts and relevant instructional web links.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Introductory Psychology
- • What is Introductory Psychology?
- • What Do I Teach?
- • How Do I Teach?
- • Who Are Your Introductory Psychology Students?
- • Using This Book
- • In Summary
- • References and Further Reading
Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Teach
- • Beginning to Plan
- • The Course Syllabus
- • Evaluating Student Learning
- • Managing Your Classroom
- • The First Days of Class
- • Summary
- • References and Further Reading
Chapter 3: Introduction, Research Methods, Culture
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 4: Human Development
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 5: Biological Psychology
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 6: Sensation and Perception
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 7: Consciousness, Motivation, and Emotion
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 8: Learning and Memory
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 9: Cognition, Language, and Cognitive Abilities
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 10: Health, Stress, Coping, and Personality
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 11: Mental Disorders and Therapies
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 12: Social Psychology
- • Getting Started
- • Teaching the Content
- • Classroom Tips
- • References
- • Additional Suggested Readings for Instructors
Chapter 13: Ending Your Course, Reflecting on it, and Getting Ready for the Next Time
- • Reflections During the Semester
- • The Last Class Session
- • End-of-Term Reflections
- • Self-Evaluation
- • Tips From Experienced Teachers
- • Some Final Thoughts
- • References
Chapter Appendix: Professional Development Resources in the Teaching of Psychology
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