Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology
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Editor: Ludy T., Jr. BenjaminEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05
ISBN: 1433803496
Number of pages: 291
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
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Book Review: You can use the whole book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this for an advanced high school psychology course. It is designed for college, but it works well. Often I am frustrated when I purchase books like this because half of the activities are either fluff, busy work, or so particular that it is hard to connect it to the class I am teaching. First, the book has A LOT of activities. One would probably be pleased if only a third of the examples were used during a semester length course. Second, explanations are written so that it is easy to figure out what the activity entails and whether or not it would connect with what one is teaching. Finally, it is a fair price for what one gets.
Summary of Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology
The most popular activities from APA's successful Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to plan. Contributed by psychology teachers nationwide, the activities are most appropriate for courses at the college undergraduate or high school level, yet many are also applicable to more advanced classes. Both beginner and experienced teachers will appreciate the wide variety of teaching techniques described, including demonstrations, experiments, discussions, and simulations. Each lesson plan is presented in an easy cookbook format that lists materials needed, timeframe, instructions, and discussion items. The activities are grouped by topic and cover history, statistics, and research methods; the brain and sensory processes; perception; states of consciousness; learning and memory; thinking, problem-solving, and language; motivation and emotion; developmental psychology; personality; psychological disorders and treatments; social psychology; and race, gender, and multiculturalism. Busy teachers will find themselves turning to this book over and over again for inspiration. Part of the Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology seriesPsychology & Counseling Books
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