W. ROBERT PROCTOR

Handbook of the Teaching of Psychology

Herausgeber: Buskist, William; Davis, Stephen F

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Produktbeschreibung

The Handbook of the Teaching of Psychology is a state-of-the-art volume that provides readers with comprehensive coverage and analysis of current trends and issues, basic mechanics, and important contextual variables related to effective teaching in psychology. Using concise and targeted chapters, written by leading scholars in the field, the volume explores a myriad of challenges in the teaching of psychology and employs a prescriptive approach to offer strategies and solutions to frequently occurring dilemmas. This book is a lively and informative volume that covers the gamut of current topics of interest to all current and future teachers of psychology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 648g
• ISBN-13: 9781405138017
• ISBN-10: 1405138017
• Artikelnr.: 21388617

Autorenporträt

William Buskist is Distinguished Professor in the Teaching of Psychology at Auburn University. In the past decade, he has published over 20 articles on teaching, delivered over 60 presentations and workshops on the teaching of psychology, and has received over a dozen teaching awards (including the 1999 Society for the Teaching of Psychology's Robert S. Daniel Award). Stephen F. Davis is Professor in Residence at Texas Wesleyan University. He is the author of numerous books, including Psychology (with Joseph J. Palladino, fourth edition 2004), The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (with Randolph A. Smith, third edition 2004), and the Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology (edited, Blackwell, 2003).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

Part 1: Introduction:.

Part 2: Preparing for Teaching:.

Part 3: Techniques of Teaching: Approaches and Strategies.

Part 4: Techniques of Teaching: Special Considerations.

Part 5: Teaching and Mentoring Diverse Students.

Part 6: Teaching Controversial Topics in Psychology.

Part 7: Classroom Management Issues.

Part 8: Evaluating Student Learning.

Part 9: Assessment of Teaching.

Part 10: Teaching Within the Larger Context of AcademicLife.

Index.

Rezensionen

"This is a volume that contains a wealth of sensible advice...I wasimpressed by how nicely each chapter was organized and by thesuccinct, clear writing styles. This handbook will assist readersin fulfilling this most important of academic duties."Educational Psychology

"Bill Buskist and Steve Davis have been activeparticipants and leaders in the Society for Teaching Psychology andtheir leadership ability is demonstrated by their ability torecruit leading experts in the many areas of psychology teaching towrite chapters for this excellent book." Bill McKeachie,University of Michigan

"Written and edited by meritorious teachers andresearchers, the panoply of incisive chapters in this book coveralmost every aspect of teaching. Neophytes and experiencedinstructors will be better teachers after reading thisvolume." Charles L. Brewer, Furman University