Course Description
Prepares graduate students for independent teaching experiences.
When Taught
Spring Term
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Enrollment in master's or PhD program
Title
1. Identify and give examples of sound teaching practices
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and give examples of sound teaching practices for teaching classes in psychology.Measurement: Multiple choice // Short answer and short essay tests.
Title
2. Create a syllabus, exam, and lecture
Learning Outcome
Students will prepare a course syllabus, create a formal exam for that course, and lecture briefly on a topic relevant to that course.
Measurement: Written assignments // classroom presentation.
Title
3. Critically evaluate teaching situations through role-play
Learning Outcome
Students will critically evaluate via role-play with other students in class specific teaching situations as a means of both mutually exploring ways of addressing common problems in teaching psychology and comparing both effective and less effective ways of handling such situations.
Measurement: Directed classroom role-plays.
