Resources for High School Psychology Teachers
From the Society for the Teaching Psychology
Compiled by Drew Appleby, PhD
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is Division 2 of the American Psychological Association. Its purpose is to advance understanding of the discipline by promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of psychology. STP provides resources and services, access to a collaborative community, and opportunities for educational and developmental activities. The Society also strives to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning, advocate for the needs of teachers of psychology, foster partnerships across academic settings, and increase recognition of the value of the teaching profession. One of STP’s most valuable resources is its Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology (OTRP), which develops and distributes teaching and advising materials and provides services to teachers of psychology at all levels. OTRP’s Teaching Resources site (http://www.teachpsych.org/otrp/resources/index.php) contains a wealth of documents that pertain to many aspects of teaching, including classroom activities, annotated bibliographies, film guides, lab manuals, advising aids, textbook compendiums, and much more. The following sample of these resources have been chosen because of their potential interest to high school psychology teachers.
National Standards for the Teaching of High School Psychology (2011)
Author: American Psychological Association Task Force for the Development of National High School Psychology Standards
Description: These standards were designed to enhance quality curricula, to express learning goals for students, and to promote change in the teaching of the high school introductory psychology course. This document represents a vision of what students should know and be able to do after completing this course.
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/national-standards.aspx
Instructor Resources for Psychology: Learning to Blog -- Blogging to Learn (2011)
Author: Laura Gail Lunsford (University of Arizona)
Description: This resource introduces the use of blogging assignments for instructional purposes to promote student learning. The resource covers four areas: an introduction, pedagogical considerations, 10 lessons for novice instructors, and a sample syllabus assignment. A companion classroom presentation resource in PowerPoint(R) format can be used to introduce students to instructional blogging.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/lunsford11.pdf
Assessing Student Learning: A Collection of Evaluation Tools (2009)
Authors: Gail M Gottfried (Developmental Science, Sierra Madre, CA), Kathy E. Johnson (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), and Jordan R Vosmik (Drew University)
Description: This 31-page resource provides three assessment measures:
1. A Rubric for Evaluating a Psychology Research Report
2. Evaluating Students' Process Knowledge: Measuring Understanding of Inter-Rater Reliability
3. Reading a Journal Article: An Assessment Tool
Each includes an introduction that describes the development of the tool and a scoring rubric. The second and third measures also include reproduction-ready assignments for activities.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/gottfried09.pdf
Student Response Systems ("Clickers") in the Psychology Classroom: A Beginner's Guide (2009)
Author: K. G. Kelly (Tennessee State University)
Description: This 19-page guide discusses topics instructors should consider before adopting a clicker system for their classes.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kelly09.pdf
An Online Resource to Enable Undergraduate Psychology Majors to Identify and Investigate 172 Psychology and Psychology-Related Careers (2011)
Authors: Drew C. Appleby, Brandon S. Millspaugh, and Melissa J. Hammersley (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: This complete revision of Appleby’s (2006) resource provides a list of 172 occupations that psychology majors may pursue, together with the associated URLs to various online descriptions of the occupations, from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), O*NET, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), and other reputable Web sites. Advisors can use this resource to assist psychology majors in identifying potential career paths.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby11.pdf
Traveling Psychology Fair: Learner-Centered Outreach Activities to Stimulate Interest in Psychology (2006)
Author: Andrew Johnson and Jean Mandernach (Park University)
Description: This 46-page document consists of 24 outreach activities, grouped into 12 categories, the Traveling Psychology Fair enlivens the teaching and learning of introductory psychology concepts by engaging undergraduate psychology majors in the facilitation of interactive, learner-centered activities for high school psychology students. The downloadable file contains all the individual components described in the readme file, included in the zip file.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/johnson06.pdf
Building Community in the Classroom Through Ice-Breakers and Parting Ways (2004)
Authors: Tami Eggleston (McKendree College) and Gabie Smith (Elon University)
Description: This resource provides a detailed overview of 15 effective ice-breakers and 15 useful parting ways that can be used in many psychology classes, at a variety of levels and for most class sizes. Instructions summarize the activity, provide directions, estimate the time needed for the activity, and suggest the most effective class size, variations, and any materials needed.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/eggleston04.pdf
Understanding and Expanding Multicultural Competence in Teaching: A Faculty Guide (2005)
Author: Linh Nguyen Littleford (Ball State University)
Description: This 14-page document addresses some of the most commonly asked questions about diversity and teaching and discusses why it is vital that psychology instructors be effective with culturally diverse students. It concentrates on the three components of instructional proficiency needed to achieve multicultural competence: knowledge about culturally diverse students' styles of learning and socio-cultural experiences; awareness of affective, cognitive, and behavioral reactions to culturally diverse students; and culturally inclusive teaching skills. It offers specific, practical skills relevant to cultural knowledge and self-awareness, together with a list of selected resources.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/littleford05.pdf
Documentary Films for Teaching Psychology (2011)
Author: Sylvie Taylor (Antioch University Los Angeles)
Description: This 156 page resource is an annotated listing of documentary films with content relevant to teaching psychology. The films cover contemporary issues, themes, and perspectives; running times are compatible with typical course schedules; and the films are available in DVD format. An introductory section describes how to navigate the resource.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/taylor11.pdf
Films Illustrating Psychopathology (2009)
Authors: Danny Wedding (University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine), Mary Ann Boyd (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), and Ryan Niemiec (Saint Louis University School of Medicine)
Description: The following list of films includes brief descriptions of hundreds of films that can be used to illustrate various aspects of psychopathology for courses in Abnormal Psychology. The films are classified according to major category (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders). Each film is rated on a 5-point scale using psi symbols; any film with a rating of 4 or 5 is likely to be enjoyed by students and psychologically relevant. Quotations from films are interspersed throughout the list. The experience of viewing these films will be enhanced if students watch them in small groups. The list is taken from the book Movies and Mental Illness (Wedding, Boyd & Niemiec, 2010).
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/wedding09.pdf
Films Illustrating Character Strengths and Virtues (2008)
Authors: Ryan Niemiec (Saint Louis University School of Medicine) and Danny Wedding (University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine)
Description: This 17-page resource lists a large number of films that are relevant to classes in positive psychology and related subjects. The films are classified according to the positive psychology typology developed by Peterson and Seligman (2004). Only films that rated 3 or higher on a 5-point scale are included.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/rn08film.pdf
Using Film to Teach Psychology: A Resource of Film Study Guides (2006)
Author: Elizabeth Nelson (Christian Brothers University)
Description: This 106-page resource offers instructors tools for using films to enhance their instruction
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/nelson06.pdf
Women in Psychology (2003)
Authors: Charles Abramson and Melanie Page (Oklahoma State University)
Description: This website describes the contributions of women in psychology dating back to the 19th century.
http://psychology.okstate.edu/museum/women/cover2.html
How to Host a Student Psychology Conference at Your College (1999)
Authors: Donna Stuber-McEwen (Friends University), Jerry Rudmann (Irvine Valley College); Robin Hailstorks (Prince George's Community College), and Robbye Nesmith (Navarro College)
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/stuber-mcewen99.pdf
The Development of Sexual Orientation: A Teaching Resource (2007)
Author: Lynn A. Elmore
Affiliation: Hartwick College
Description: This 86-page resource introduces each of 8 sexual orientation topics and reviews books, journal articles, documentary and feature films, and web sites for each, including: the origins of homosexuality, homophobia, reparative therapy, coming out, transgender issues, intersexuality, gay male and lesbian families, and bisexuality.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/elmore09.pdf
Materials for Incorporating I/O into an Introductory Psychology Course (2013)
Authors: Joseph Allen, Carrie Bulger, Chris Cunningham, Mike Horvath, Lisa Kath, Morrie Mullins, and Scott Tonidandel (Education and Training Committee of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
Description: These materials were created by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in an effort to produce some “shovel-ready” modules for incorporating I-O Psychology topics directly into Introductory Psychology courses. Although interest in I-O psychology has grown among students, very few introductory psychology textbooks cover the topic. Therefore, we have designed modules that correspond directly with the topics typically discussed in introductory psychology courses (e.g., Biopsychology in the workplace, Memory and Job Performance) that can be “cut-and-pasted” into already prepared lectures.
http://www.teachpsych.org/page-1603794
International Psychology: Annotated Bibliography, Relevant Organizations, and Course Suggestions (2002)
Authors: Linda M. Woolf, Michael R. Hulsizer, and Tracey McCarthy (Webster University)
Description: This 29-page document consists of resources for incorporating international content into selected existing courses as well as for developing whole courses in international psychology. The materials include an annotated bibliography of materials relevant to introductory, social, and life-span developmental psychology from an international perspective and a list of relevant international psychology organizations. In addition, sample syllabi, annotated bibliographies, and video suggestions are provided for developing whole courses in international psychology.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/woolf02intbib.pdf
Statistical Literacy in the Introductory Psychology Course (2014)
Author: STP Statistical Literacy Taskforce 2012
Description: The Taskforce created two sets of statistical literacy standards: one for Introductory Psychology at both the high school and college levels and one for undergraduates majoring in basic and applied psychological science. In addition they created a 40-page annotated list of resources that provides examples of the kinds of resources that might be useful for instructors who want to implement the learning goals. Those resources are organized around the topics of general statistical literacy issues, general teaching resources, specific activities and assignments, technology, assessment, websites with more general resources, and ethics/research methods.
Psychology major learning goals
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy_Psychology%20Major%20Learning%20Goals_4-2014.pdf
Introductory Psychology learning goals
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy_Intro%20Psych%20Learning%20Goals_4-2014.pdf
Literacy resources
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy%20Resources_4-2014.pdf
A Flashcard Strategy to Help Students Prepare for Three Types of Multiple-Choice Questions Commonly Found on Introductory Psychology Tests (2013)
Author: Drew C. Appleby (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: The purpose of this resource is to provide students with a research-based study strategy (creating flashcards) designed to help them understand, prepare for, and take multiple-choice tests more successfully. The 32 slides that accompany the introductory article familiarize students with three types of cognitive processes their instructors will commonly ask them to use in their classes and then invite them to model the behavior of their instructors by creating flashcards. Their flashcards should contain verbatim definitions for retention questions, accurate paraphrases for comprehension questions, and realistic examples for application questions.
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby13flashcard.pdf
Activities Guide: Teaching Ethics in the Introduction to Psychology Course (2013)
Author: Ana Ruiz and Judith Warchal (Alvernia University)
Description: This 23-page guide presents 17 activities related to ethics for each chapter in a typical Introduction to Psychology text as it integrates the APA Learning Goals and Outcomes for ethics into that course. For each chapter, the activity lists the student learning outcome, instructions for conducting the activity, materials needed, approximate time required, and a method of assessment. Many of the activities can be easily adapted to other psychology courses.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/ruiz13.pdf
Integrating Mnemonics into Psychology Instruction (2011)
Author: Jennifer A. McCabe (Goucher College)
Description: This 32 page document contains a literature review concerning the use of mnemonics in psychology education, including results from a recent student survey. It features a summary set of recommendations, or best practices, regarding the integration of mnemonics into instruction and concludes with a collection of mnemonics relevant to Introductory Psychology course content, organized by topic, although instructors of other courses might find it useful as well.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/mccabe11.pdf
Cases in Negative Reinforcement (2010)
Author: Marcie Desrochers (The College at Brockport – SUNY)
Description: This interactive application provides supplemental instruction on negative reinforcement and other basic learning principles that students enrolled in an introductory course in psychology can complete as homework or on their own. It consists of 17 pages of definitions, examples, and images, movies, and 20 quiz questions that help students measure their understanding of the concepts. At the end of the application, students can print a certificate to indicate their completion of the exercise.
http://www.acs.brockport.edu/~mdesroch/Negative_Reinforcement/
A Guide to Writing Learning Objectives for Teachers of Psychology (2012)
Author: Guy A. Boysen (State University of New York at Fredonia and McKendree University)
Description: The purpose of this 18-page resource is to assist psychology teachers in (a) understanding key terms related to objectives and their assessment, (b) writing behavior-based learning objectives, and (c) evaluating objectives once they are written. The resource includes a table that illustrates how various psychology outcomes can be addressed with objectives at various levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/boysen12.pdf
Interactive Teaching Activities for Introductory Biopsychology (2012)
Author: Stephanie L. Simon-Dack (Ball State University)
Description: This resource describes 11 simple, interactive activities for biopsychology courses to engage students and illuminate core neurophysiological concepts. Each activity requires little or no outlay of resources; most can be implemented in the classroom and take only 10-15 min of class time.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/simon-dack12.pdf
Positive Psychology Teaching Tools: Supplemental Readings to Core Texts (2012)
Author: Grant J. Rich (Juneau, Alaska)
Description: This 19 page resource describes collections of readings, edited volumes, and handbooks that might supplement positive psychology textbooks as well as more specialized texts that could supplement seminars on specific positive psychology topics. Such topics include work, religion, creativity, personality and character strength, health, and development. The final section points to resources from allied fields such as anthropology, social work, business, journalism and literary critics, and philosophy and history.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/rich12.pdf
Psychology and Law: A Teaching Resource (2005)
Authors: Tracey C. McCarthy & Michael R. Hulsizer (Webster University)
Description: This 56-page document contains an annotated bibliography of materials relevant to the study of psychology and law. The bibliography includes major journal articles, books, court cases, and films on these issues organized by source type. Also included are links to a variety of psychology and law Internet resources including information related to graduate program, career, professional organizations, and journal information. Sample syllabi and course lecture and discussion suggestions also are provided.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/mccarthy05.pdf
Educating Students About Plagiarism (2012)
Authors: Marika Lamoreaux, Kim Darnell, Elizabeth Sheehan, and Chantal Tusher (Georgia State University)
Description: This resource contains materials to help educate students about plagiarism and help faculty understand how to handle it if it occurs. Included are an overview for faculty "Educating Students," a slide show for a lecture "Plagiarism," a worksheet for students "Recognizing Plagiarism," a plagiarism contract students sign "Plagiarism Contract," suggested answers faculty can offer to respond to common student excuses "Answers to Common Excuses," and a flowchart showing how one university handles plagiarism reports "Academic Dishonesty Flowchart."
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/plagiarism/Educating%20Students%20about%20Plagiarism.pdf
Using the Drawing and Animation Tools in PowerPoint® to Build Your Own Visual Perception Demonstrations (2010)
Author: Kenith V. Sobel (University of Central Arkansas)
Description: This resource describes how to use the drawing and animation tools in Microsoft PowerPoint® to create three perception demonstrations: simultaneous contrast, the Kanizsa triangle, and structure from motion.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/sobel10.pdf
Problem-Based Group Activities for a Sensation & Perception Course (2009)
Author: David S. Kreiner (University of Central Missouri)
Description: This resource describes 14 group activities for a Sensation & Perception course. Students decide what information is applicable to a problem and formulate their own solutions. Also included are a group- and a self-evaluation sheet.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kreiner09.pdf
Activities for Teaching about Prejudice and Discrimination (2013)
Authors: Mary E. Kite, Stephen A. Gabourel, and 15 others (Ball State University)
Description: This 69-page resource offers 12 classroom activities that can be used to help students identify their stereotypic beliefs and prejudices, the sources of those beliefs and attitudes, and the behaviors that stem from them. Two of the activities focus on the historical bases of prejudice and discrimination, particularly in the United States. Although these activities were designed for high school and college level students, they can be tailored to be suitable for younger students. http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kite13.docx
Guidelines for Preparing Posters Using PowerPoint Presentation Software (2001)
Authors: Pam J. Marek (Anderson College), Andrew N.Christopher (Albion College), & Cynthia S. Koenig (University of Florida)
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/marek01.pdf
Statistics Assignments Using Excel(R) (2010)
Author: Michael J. Tagler (Ball State University)
Description: This collection of 12 spreadsheet-based assignments in Microsoft Excel(r) cover each of the major descriptive and inferential statistics in a typical introductory statistics course. Each includes a novel data set for students to enter into a spreadsheet and analysis instructions. Excel-based spreadsheet answer keys with the results are also provided.
http://www.teachpsych.org/page-1603765
Teaching Statistics and Research Methods: A Collection of Hands-on Activities and Demonstrations (2008)
Authors: Karen Y. Holmes and Antonio Jemes (Norfolk State University) and Renita Stukes (Hampton University)
Description: This resource outlines 9 stand-alone activities and demonstrations that can be used in relatively small introductory statistics and research methods courses. Each activity includes a description of its purpose, a summary of the critical procedural steps, the estimated time needed to complete the activity, and a list of materials needed. A few of the activities include a worksheet for students to complete alone or in groups.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/holmes08.pdf
Why and How to Write APA-Style Citations in the Body and Reference Section of Your Papers (2010)
Author: Drew C. Appleby (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: This resource is a 35-slide packet (in Microsoft PowerPoint®) that instructors can use to lecture about writing APA-style citations, following guidelines of the 6th edition of The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. In addition, a short file (PDF) for the instructor provides suggestions for how to use the slides in classes.
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby10.pdf
From the Society for the Teaching Psychology
Compiled by Drew Appleby, PhD
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is Division 2 of the American Psychological Association. Its purpose is to advance understanding of the discipline by promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of psychology. STP provides resources and services, access to a collaborative community, and opportunities for educational and developmental activities. The Society also strives to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning, advocate for the needs of teachers of psychology, foster partnerships across academic settings, and increase recognition of the value of the teaching profession. One of STP’s most valuable resources is its Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology (OTRP), which develops and distributes teaching and advising materials and provides services to teachers of psychology at all levels. OTRP’s Teaching Resources site (http://www.teachpsych.org/otrp/resources/index.php) contains a wealth of documents that pertain to many aspects of teaching, including classroom activities, annotated bibliographies, film guides, lab manuals, advising aids, textbook compendiums, and much more. The following sample of these resources have been chosen because of their potential interest to high school psychology teachers.
National Standards for the Teaching of High School Psychology (2011)
Author: American Psychological Association Task Force for the Development of National High School Psychology Standards
Description: These standards were designed to enhance quality curricula, to express learning goals for students, and to promote change in the teaching of the high school introductory psychology course. This document represents a vision of what students should know and be able to do after completing this course.
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/national-standards.aspx
Instructor Resources for Psychology: Learning to Blog -- Blogging to Learn (2011)
Author: Laura Gail Lunsford (University of Arizona)
Description: This resource introduces the use of blogging assignments for instructional purposes to promote student learning. The resource covers four areas: an introduction, pedagogical considerations, 10 lessons for novice instructors, and a sample syllabus assignment. A companion classroom presentation resource in PowerPoint(R) format can be used to introduce students to instructional blogging.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/lunsford11.pdf
Assessing Student Learning: A Collection of Evaluation Tools (2009)
Authors: Gail M Gottfried (Developmental Science, Sierra Madre, CA), Kathy E. Johnson (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), and Jordan R Vosmik (Drew University)
Description: This 31-page resource provides three assessment measures:
1. A Rubric for Evaluating a Psychology Research Report
2. Evaluating Students' Process Knowledge: Measuring Understanding of Inter-Rater Reliability
3. Reading a Journal Article: An Assessment Tool
Each includes an introduction that describes the development of the tool and a scoring rubric. The second and third measures also include reproduction-ready assignments for activities.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/gottfried09.pdf
Student Response Systems ("Clickers") in the Psychology Classroom: A Beginner's Guide (2009)
Author: K. G. Kelly (Tennessee State University)
Description: This 19-page guide discusses topics instructors should consider before adopting a clicker system for their classes.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kelly09.pdf
An Online Resource to Enable Undergraduate Psychology Majors to Identify and Investigate 172 Psychology and Psychology-Related Careers (2011)
Authors: Drew C. Appleby, Brandon S. Millspaugh, and Melissa J. Hammersley (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: This complete revision of Appleby’s (2006) resource provides a list of 172 occupations that psychology majors may pursue, together with the associated URLs to various online descriptions of the occupations, from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), O*NET, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), and other reputable Web sites. Advisors can use this resource to assist psychology majors in identifying potential career paths.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby11.pdf
Traveling Psychology Fair: Learner-Centered Outreach Activities to Stimulate Interest in Psychology (2006)
Author: Andrew Johnson and Jean Mandernach (Park University)
Description: This 46-page document consists of 24 outreach activities, grouped into 12 categories, the Traveling Psychology Fair enlivens the teaching and learning of introductory psychology concepts by engaging undergraduate psychology majors in the facilitation of interactive, learner-centered activities for high school psychology students. The downloadable file contains all the individual components described in the readme file, included in the zip file.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/johnson06.pdf
Building Community in the Classroom Through Ice-Breakers and Parting Ways (2004)
Authors: Tami Eggleston (McKendree College) and Gabie Smith (Elon University)
Description: This resource provides a detailed overview of 15 effective ice-breakers and 15 useful parting ways that can be used in many psychology classes, at a variety of levels and for most class sizes. Instructions summarize the activity, provide directions, estimate the time needed for the activity, and suggest the most effective class size, variations, and any materials needed.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/eggleston04.pdf
Understanding and Expanding Multicultural Competence in Teaching: A Faculty Guide (2005)
Author: Linh Nguyen Littleford (Ball State University)
Description: This 14-page document addresses some of the most commonly asked questions about diversity and teaching and discusses why it is vital that psychology instructors be effective with culturally diverse students. It concentrates on the three components of instructional proficiency needed to achieve multicultural competence: knowledge about culturally diverse students' styles of learning and socio-cultural experiences; awareness of affective, cognitive, and behavioral reactions to culturally diverse students; and culturally inclusive teaching skills. It offers specific, practical skills relevant to cultural knowledge and self-awareness, together with a list of selected resources.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/littleford05.pdf
Documentary Films for Teaching Psychology (2011)
Author: Sylvie Taylor (Antioch University Los Angeles)
Description: This 156 page resource is an annotated listing of documentary films with content relevant to teaching psychology. The films cover contemporary issues, themes, and perspectives; running times are compatible with typical course schedules; and the films are available in DVD format. An introductory section describes how to navigate the resource.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/taylor11.pdf
Films Illustrating Psychopathology (2009)
Authors: Danny Wedding (University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine), Mary Ann Boyd (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), and Ryan Niemiec (Saint Louis University School of Medicine)
Description: The following list of films includes brief descriptions of hundreds of films that can be used to illustrate various aspects of psychopathology for courses in Abnormal Psychology. The films are classified according to major category (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders). Each film is rated on a 5-point scale using psi symbols; any film with a rating of 4 or 5 is likely to be enjoyed by students and psychologically relevant. Quotations from films are interspersed throughout the list. The experience of viewing these films will be enhanced if students watch them in small groups. The list is taken from the book Movies and Mental Illness (Wedding, Boyd & Niemiec, 2010).
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/wedding09.pdf
Films Illustrating Character Strengths and Virtues (2008)
Authors: Ryan Niemiec (Saint Louis University School of Medicine) and Danny Wedding (University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine)
Description: This 17-page resource lists a large number of films that are relevant to classes in positive psychology and related subjects. The films are classified according to the positive psychology typology developed by Peterson and Seligman (2004). Only films that rated 3 or higher on a 5-point scale are included.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/rn08film.pdf
Using Film to Teach Psychology: A Resource of Film Study Guides (2006)
Author: Elizabeth Nelson (Christian Brothers University)
Description: This 106-page resource offers instructors tools for using films to enhance their instruction
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/nelson06.pdf
Women in Psychology (2003)
Authors: Charles Abramson and Melanie Page (Oklahoma State University)
Description: This website describes the contributions of women in psychology dating back to the 19th century.
http://psychology.okstate.edu/museum/women/cover2.html
How to Host a Student Psychology Conference at Your College (1999)
Authors: Donna Stuber-McEwen (Friends University), Jerry Rudmann (Irvine Valley College); Robin Hailstorks (Prince George's Community College), and Robbye Nesmith (Navarro College)
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/stuber-mcewen99.pdf
The Development of Sexual Orientation: A Teaching Resource (2007)
Author: Lynn A. Elmore
Affiliation: Hartwick College
Description: This 86-page resource introduces each of 8 sexual orientation topics and reviews books, journal articles, documentary and feature films, and web sites for each, including: the origins of homosexuality, homophobia, reparative therapy, coming out, transgender issues, intersexuality, gay male and lesbian families, and bisexuality.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/elmore09.pdf
Materials for Incorporating I/O into an Introductory Psychology Course (2013)
Authors: Joseph Allen, Carrie Bulger, Chris Cunningham, Mike Horvath, Lisa Kath, Morrie Mullins, and Scott Tonidandel (Education and Training Committee of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
Description: These materials were created by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in an effort to produce some “shovel-ready” modules for incorporating I-O Psychology topics directly into Introductory Psychology courses. Although interest in I-O psychology has grown among students, very few introductory psychology textbooks cover the topic. Therefore, we have designed modules that correspond directly with the topics typically discussed in introductory psychology courses (e.g., Biopsychology in the workplace, Memory and Job Performance) that can be “cut-and-pasted” into already prepared lectures.
http://www.teachpsych.org/page-1603794
International Psychology: Annotated Bibliography, Relevant Organizations, and Course Suggestions (2002)
Authors: Linda M. Woolf, Michael R. Hulsizer, and Tracey McCarthy (Webster University)
Description: This 29-page document consists of resources for incorporating international content into selected existing courses as well as for developing whole courses in international psychology. The materials include an annotated bibliography of materials relevant to introductory, social, and life-span developmental psychology from an international perspective and a list of relevant international psychology organizations. In addition, sample syllabi, annotated bibliographies, and video suggestions are provided for developing whole courses in international psychology.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/woolf02intbib.pdf
Statistical Literacy in the Introductory Psychology Course (2014)
Author: STP Statistical Literacy Taskforce 2012
Description: The Taskforce created two sets of statistical literacy standards: one for Introductory Psychology at both the high school and college levels and one for undergraduates majoring in basic and applied psychological science. In addition they created a 40-page annotated list of resources that provides examples of the kinds of resources that might be useful for instructors who want to implement the learning goals. Those resources are organized around the topics of general statistical literacy issues, general teaching resources, specific activities and assignments, technology, assessment, websites with more general resources, and ethics/research methods.
Psychology major learning goals
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy_Psychology%20Major%20Learning%20Goals_4-2014.pdf
Introductory Psychology learning goals
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy_Intro%20Psych%20Learning%20Goals_4-2014.pdf
Literacy resources
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/statistics/STP_Statistical%20Literacy%20Resources_4-2014.pdf
A Flashcard Strategy to Help Students Prepare for Three Types of Multiple-Choice Questions Commonly Found on Introductory Psychology Tests (2013)
Author: Drew C. Appleby (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: The purpose of this resource is to provide students with a research-based study strategy (creating flashcards) designed to help them understand, prepare for, and take multiple-choice tests more successfully. The 32 slides that accompany the introductory article familiarize students with three types of cognitive processes their instructors will commonly ask them to use in their classes and then invite them to model the behavior of their instructors by creating flashcards. Their flashcards should contain verbatim definitions for retention questions, accurate paraphrases for comprehension questions, and realistic examples for application questions.
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby13flashcard.pdf
Activities Guide: Teaching Ethics in the Introduction to Psychology Course (2013)
Author: Ana Ruiz and Judith Warchal (Alvernia University)
Description: This 23-page guide presents 17 activities related to ethics for each chapter in a typical Introduction to Psychology text as it integrates the APA Learning Goals and Outcomes for ethics into that course. For each chapter, the activity lists the student learning outcome, instructions for conducting the activity, materials needed, approximate time required, and a method of assessment. Many of the activities can be easily adapted to other psychology courses.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/ruiz13.pdf
Integrating Mnemonics into Psychology Instruction (2011)
Author: Jennifer A. McCabe (Goucher College)
Description: This 32 page document contains a literature review concerning the use of mnemonics in psychology education, including results from a recent student survey. It features a summary set of recommendations, or best practices, regarding the integration of mnemonics into instruction and concludes with a collection of mnemonics relevant to Introductory Psychology course content, organized by topic, although instructors of other courses might find it useful as well.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/mccabe11.pdf
Cases in Negative Reinforcement (2010)
Author: Marcie Desrochers (The College at Brockport – SUNY)
Description: This interactive application provides supplemental instruction on negative reinforcement and other basic learning principles that students enrolled in an introductory course in psychology can complete as homework or on their own. It consists of 17 pages of definitions, examples, and images, movies, and 20 quiz questions that help students measure their understanding of the concepts. At the end of the application, students can print a certificate to indicate their completion of the exercise.
http://www.acs.brockport.edu/~mdesroch/Negative_Reinforcement/
A Guide to Writing Learning Objectives for Teachers of Psychology (2012)
Author: Guy A. Boysen (State University of New York at Fredonia and McKendree University)
Description: The purpose of this 18-page resource is to assist psychology teachers in (a) understanding key terms related to objectives and their assessment, (b) writing behavior-based learning objectives, and (c) evaluating objectives once they are written. The resource includes a table that illustrates how various psychology outcomes can be addressed with objectives at various levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/boysen12.pdf
Interactive Teaching Activities for Introductory Biopsychology (2012)
Author: Stephanie L. Simon-Dack (Ball State University)
Description: This resource describes 11 simple, interactive activities for biopsychology courses to engage students and illuminate core neurophysiological concepts. Each activity requires little or no outlay of resources; most can be implemented in the classroom and take only 10-15 min of class time.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/simon-dack12.pdf
Positive Psychology Teaching Tools: Supplemental Readings to Core Texts (2012)
Author: Grant J. Rich (Juneau, Alaska)
Description: This 19 page resource describes collections of readings, edited volumes, and handbooks that might supplement positive psychology textbooks as well as more specialized texts that could supplement seminars on specific positive psychology topics. Such topics include work, religion, creativity, personality and character strength, health, and development. The final section points to resources from allied fields such as anthropology, social work, business, journalism and literary critics, and philosophy and history.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/rich12.pdf
Psychology and Law: A Teaching Resource (2005)
Authors: Tracey C. McCarthy & Michael R. Hulsizer (Webster University)
Description: This 56-page document contains an annotated bibliography of materials relevant to the study of psychology and law. The bibliography includes major journal articles, books, court cases, and films on these issues organized by source type. Also included are links to a variety of psychology and law Internet resources including information related to graduate program, career, professional organizations, and journal information. Sample syllabi and course lecture and discussion suggestions also are provided.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/mccarthy05.pdf
Educating Students About Plagiarism (2012)
Authors: Marika Lamoreaux, Kim Darnell, Elizabeth Sheehan, and Chantal Tusher (Georgia State University)
Description: This resource contains materials to help educate students about plagiarism and help faculty understand how to handle it if it occurs. Included are an overview for faculty "Educating Students," a slide show for a lecture "Plagiarism," a worksheet for students "Recognizing Plagiarism," a plagiarism contract students sign "Plagiarism Contract," suggested answers faculty can offer to respond to common student excuses "Answers to Common Excuses," and a flowchart showing how one university handles plagiarism reports "Academic Dishonesty Flowchart."
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/plagiarism/Educating%20Students%20about%20Plagiarism.pdf
Using the Drawing and Animation Tools in PowerPoint® to Build Your Own Visual Perception Demonstrations (2010)
Author: Kenith V. Sobel (University of Central Arkansas)
Description: This resource describes how to use the drawing and animation tools in Microsoft PowerPoint® to create three perception demonstrations: simultaneous contrast, the Kanizsa triangle, and structure from motion.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/sobel10.pdf
Problem-Based Group Activities for a Sensation & Perception Course (2009)
Author: David S. Kreiner (University of Central Missouri)
Description: This resource describes 14 group activities for a Sensation & Perception course. Students decide what information is applicable to a problem and formulate their own solutions. Also included are a group- and a self-evaluation sheet.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kreiner09.pdf
Activities for Teaching about Prejudice and Discrimination (2013)
Authors: Mary E. Kite, Stephen A. Gabourel, and 15 others (Ball State University)
Description: This 69-page resource offers 12 classroom activities that can be used to help students identify their stereotypic beliefs and prejudices, the sources of those beliefs and attitudes, and the behaviors that stem from them. Two of the activities focus on the historical bases of prejudice and discrimination, particularly in the United States. Although these activities were designed for high school and college level students, they can be tailored to be suitable for younger students. http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/kite13.docx
Guidelines for Preparing Posters Using PowerPoint Presentation Software (2001)
Authors: Pam J. Marek (Anderson College), Andrew N.Christopher (Albion College), & Cynthia S. Koenig (University of Florida)
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/marek01.pdf
Statistics Assignments Using Excel(R) (2010)
Author: Michael J. Tagler (Ball State University)
Description: This collection of 12 spreadsheet-based assignments in Microsoft Excel(r) cover each of the major descriptive and inferential statistics in a typical introductory statistics course. Each includes a novel data set for students to enter into a spreadsheet and analysis instructions. Excel-based spreadsheet answer keys with the results are also provided.
http://www.teachpsych.org/page-1603765
Teaching Statistics and Research Methods: A Collection of Hands-on Activities and Demonstrations (2008)
Authors: Karen Y. Holmes and Antonio Jemes (Norfolk State University) and Renita Stukes (Hampton University)
Description: This resource outlines 9 stand-alone activities and demonstrations that can be used in relatively small introductory statistics and research methods courses. Each activity includes a description of its purpose, a summary of the critical procedural steps, the estimated time needed to complete the activity, and a list of materials needed. A few of the activities include a worksheet for students to complete alone or in groups.
http://www.teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/holmes08.pdf
Why and How to Write APA-Style Citations in the Body and Reference Section of Your Papers (2010)
Author: Drew C. Appleby (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Description: This resource is a 35-slide packet (in Microsoft PowerPoint®) that instructors can use to lecture about writing APA-style citations, following guidelines of the 6th edition of The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. In addition, a short file (PDF) for the instructor provides suggestions for how to use the slides in classes.
http://www.teachpsych.org/Resources/Documents/otrp/resources/appleby10.pdf