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APS Virtual Poster Showcase

New Frontiers in Teaching Psychology's Most Important Courses: Impediments to Learning, Challenges for Assessment

Friday, May 22, 2020 · Virtual

Oral · General

Millions of students annually enroll in Intro Psych and Research Methods, psychology’s flagship courses. What are the best ways to assess learning in these courses? What are the bottlenecks to learning? This symposium presents research on both these topics, provides pragmatic teaching tips, and lays the groundwork for additional research.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Regan GurungChair
    Oregon State University
  • Eric LandrumCoChair
    Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA

Presentations

  1. Making the Case for Research on Psychology's Flagship CoursesRegan Gurung
  2. Bottlenecks to Learning Research Methods: Potholes and How to Fill ThemRozalyn Stoa
  3. Meaning Assessment: Overcoming Common Obstacles to AssessmentEric Landrum