Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a new set of practices has begun to take shape in how psychological scientists teach and conduct research. More

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a new set of practices has begun to take shape in how psychological scientists teach and conduct research. More

Ji Son, a professor of cognitive psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, uncovers data-based methods for helping students understand statistics more deeply. More

Ji Son, a professor of cognitive psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, uncovers data-based methods for helping students understand statistics more deeply. More

The pivot to online learning has sparked fresh ideas for the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, the annual conference dedicated to answering just that question. More

The pivot to online learning has sparked fresh ideas for the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, the annual conference dedicated to answering just that question. More

One project will compare the effectiveness of two options for asynchronous online courses: students can participate via written responses or short video responses. Another uses livestreaming from head-mounted cameras to facilitate blended lab collaboration. More

One project will compare the effectiveness of two options for asynchronous online courses: students can participate via written responses or short video responses. Another uses livestreaming from head-mounted cameras to facilitate blended lab collaboration. More

A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls' persistence in science activities. More

A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls' persistence in science activities. More

Humans' impact on the environment is one of the most pressing social issues today, and it's time to include it in psychology courses, says APS Fellow Barbara Malt. More

Humans' impact on the environment is one of the most pressing social issues today, and it's time to include it in psychology courses, says APS Fellow Barbara Malt. More

A scientific report emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics in establishing fundamental reading skills in early childhood. More

A scientific report emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics in establishing fundamental reading skills in early childhood. More

The second language learning literature emphasizes comprehension for language learning, but memory research suggests that producing the language is just as important for learning. More

The second language learning literature emphasizes comprehension for language learning, but memory research suggests that producing the language is just as important for learning. More

Academia is only one option for a career as a psychological scientist. The key to finding a fulfilling career in a field such as technology, business, or a nonprofit? Identify your passions and use them to craft your path forward, according to Melissa Smith, a senior user experience researcher for More

Academia is only one option for a career as a psychological scientist. The key to finding a fulfilling career in a field such as technology, business, or a nonprofit? Identify your passions and use them to craft your path forward, according to Melissa Smith, a senior user experience researcher for More

Principals’ values are linked with aspects of school climate which are, in turn, linked with students’ own values, research shows. More

Principals’ values are linked with aspects of school climate which are, in turn, linked with students’ own values, research shows. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Efforts focused on increasing students' interest in STEM often take place within the classroom, but findings suggest that parents can play an important role in these efforts. More

Efforts focused on increasing students' interest in STEM often take place within the classroom, but findings suggest that parents can play an important role in these efforts. More

Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, researchers find. More

Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, researchers find. More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Martha Escobar of Oakland University’s Cognitive Behavioral Lab is investigating the use of evidence-based approaches to promoting scientific learning in rural and low-income areas. More

Martha Escobar of Oakland University’s Cognitive Behavioral Lab is investigating the use of evidence-based approaches to promoting scientific learning in rural and low-income areas. More

Students who use hands-on approaches to test or demonstrate scientific concepts understand the concepts more deeply and score better on science tests. More

Students who use hands-on approaches to test or demonstrate scientific concepts understand the concepts more deeply and score better on science tests. More

A comprehensive research report provides an evidence-based guide that parents, educators, and app designers alike can use to evaluate the quality of so-called “educational” apps. More

A comprehensive research report provides an evidence-based guide that parents, educators, and app designers alike can use to evaluate the quality of so-called “educational” apps. More

Whether a complement to a standard classroom environment or a cornerstone of Web-based classes, online discussion boards are becoming a staple in higher education. APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher discusses how to make those discussion boards as engaging and interactive as possible. More

Whether a complement to a standard classroom environment or a cornerstone of Web-based classes, online discussion boards are becoming a staple in higher education. APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher discusses how to make those discussion boards as engaging and interactive as possible. More

Black children are disproportionately disciplined in school. Results of a psychological study suggest some potential reasons. More

Black children are disproportionately disciplined in school. Results of a psychological study suggest some potential reasons. More

APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher designs her online psychology courses to encourage students to engage with content more deeply than they might in traditional college classes. More

APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher designs her online psychology courses to encourage students to engage with content more deeply than they might in traditional college classes. More