Engaging Students in Learning: An Application with Quantitative Psychology
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-2006
Abstract
In response to calls for more engaging and interactive pedagogy, we simultaneously implemented 4 rousing learning activities: peermentored learning, student reports of what was clear (or not) from a previous lecture, consult corners where student groups provided course-informed solutions to problem-based scenarios, and applied projects presented to the class. Students in several sections of a quantitative psychology course responded positively, reporting significantly less anxiety and greater self-efficacy regarding quantitative topics at the end of the semester compared to the beginning. We provide suggestions for applying these learning activities to other psychology courses. © 2006, Society for the Teaching of Psychology. All rights reserved.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Teaching of Psychology
Volume
33
Issue
4
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Harlow, Lisa L., Gary J. Burkholder, and Jennifer A. Morrow. "Engaging Students in Learning: An Application with Quantitative Psychology." Teaching of Psychology 33, 4 (2006): 231-235. doi: 10.1207/s15328023top3304_3.