Summit
2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2025
Poster- from Learners to Lecturers: A Dynamic Model for Preparing Graduate Students to Instruct Effectively
- Kacie Mennie
Louisiana Tech University - Jane Jacob
Louisiana Tech University - Mary Livingston
Louisiana Tech University - Donna Thomas
Louisiana Tech University
Abstract
A long-standing model supports the development of graduate student instructors through a structured course covering FERPA, policies, pedagogy, and course materials. A small cohort gains foundational knowledge and hands-on experience through observed teaching before leading Introductory Psychology courses, fostering both confidence and competence in the classroom.
Teaching