Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 30 of 33
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Using The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning To Improve Learning Outcomes, Regan Gurung, R. Landrum
Using The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning To Improve Learning Outcomes, Regan Gurung, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Experiment Spot-Checks: A Method For Assessing The Educational Value Of Undergraduate Participation In Research, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
Experiment Spot-Checks: A Method For Assessing The Educational Value Of Undergraduate Participation In Research, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
The Decision-Making Processes Of Graduate Admissions Committees In Psychology, R. Landrum, E. Jeglum, J. Cashin
The Decision-Making Processes Of Graduate Admissions Committees In Psychology, R. Landrum, E. Jeglum, J. Cashin
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Demonstrating Tutoring Effectiveness Within A One-Semester Course, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
Demonstrating Tutoring Effectiveness Within A One-Semester Course, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
R. Eric Landrum
The results of college-level tutoring programs are best described as mixed. Although some studies have detected beneficial effects (Lidren, Meier, & Brigham, 1991; Longuevan & Shoemaker, 1991), others reveal no positive tutoring effect (Griffin & Griffin, 1995). In 1986, McKeachie concluded that there are few clear demonstrations of the benefits of undergraduate peer tutors. The present study attempted to contribute additional evidence to understanding the effect of peer tutors in the undergraduate classroom.
Student Perceptions Of Grading Practices: Does “Average” Class Performance Equal A “C” Grade?, R. Landrum, Ronna Dillinger
Student Perceptions Of Grading Practices: Does “Average” Class Performance Equal A “C” Grade?, R. Landrum, Ronna Dillinger
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Evaluating The Undergraduate Research Assistantship Experience, R. Landrum
Evaluating The Undergraduate Research Assistantship Experience, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
If you are a frequent reader of Eye on Psi Chi, you already know the importance of the undergraduate research experience for students planning to attend graduate school. The importance of this experience has been chronicled not only in the literature (Keith- Spiegel, 1991; Keith-Spiegel & Wiederman, 2000; Landrum & Clark, 2005; Landrum, Jeglum, & Cashin, 1994), but also in the pages of Eye on Psi Chi (Kaiser, Kaiser, Richardson, & Fox, 2007; Slattery & Park, 2002; Sleigh & Ritzer, 2007). The tasks of the undergraduate research assistant have also been defined in numerous articles. Some of these articles include …
Writing Letters Of Recommendation, R. Landrum
Writing Letters Of Recommendation, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Writing letters of recommendation (LoR) may qaulify as one of the most time-consuming and critical tasks performed by faculty, yet faculty rarely receive training or guidance as to how to craft a successful LoR (Range et al., 1991). The scholarship concerning LoR deals mostly with how letters are perceived and evaluated, and indirectly addresses writing LoR.
The Curriculum Vita: A Student's Guide To Preparation, R. Landrum
The Curriculum Vita: A Student's Guide To Preparation, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Undergraduate psychology majors with aspirations toward graduate school have a number of preparations to make. It is well known by now that the top factors that influence graduate school admissions are grade point average (GPA), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, letters of recommendation (Keith-Spiegel & Wiederman, 2000), research experience, and autobiographical statements (Landrum, Jeglum, & Cashin, 1994). Previous issues of Eye on Psi Chi (accessible at www.psichi.org) contain valuable guides on many aspects of the graduate school application process (Buskist, 2001; Dirlam, 1998; Lammers, 2000; Terre, 2002), including specific articles on the GRE (Matlin & Kalat, 2001; Norcross, 1997a; Walfish, …
I'M Getting My Bachelor's Degree In Psychology--What Can I Do With It?, R. Landrum
I'M Getting My Bachelor's Degree In Psychology--What Can I Do With It?, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
The answer is - plenty! While some undergraduates continue their education in graduate school, the majority of students do not go to graduate school (only about 25% of undergraduate psychology majors nationally go to graduate school). This article is about the options, opportunities, and challenges for the rest--the remaining 75% who seek a good job with their bachelor's degree in hand.
Individual And Family Characteristics Of Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Heather Plager, R. Landrum
Individual And Family Characteristics Of Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Heather Plager, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Descriptive data on 100 juveniles seen for assessment and treatment at a nonprofit, community-based, outpatient treatment program for sexual abuse are presented. Prior physical and sexual abuse characteristics of the juvenile sexual offender (JSO) are discussed as well as the incidence of victimization and perpetration within the offender’s family. Statistically significant associations emerged for the following characteristics: (a) prior physical and sexual victimization of the offender and having another family member identified as a perpetrator of sexual abuse; (b) prior sexual victimization of the offender and prior sexual victimization of another family member; and (c) a history of sexual abuse …
Thought: Study And Measurement, R. Landrum
Problem Solving Strategies And Obstacles, R. Landrum
Problem Solving Strategies And Obstacles, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Building A Psychology Orientation Course: Common Themes And Exercises, Brian Loher, R. Landrum
Building A Psychology Orientation Course: Common Themes And Exercises, Brian Loher, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Psychology is one of the most popular majors in higher education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the latest year data are available (2005-2006), 88,134 students earned psychology bacalaureate degrees in the United States (Synder, Dillow, & Hoffman, 2008). Given that "degrees awarded" represents only those who successfully complete a program, the overall number of psychology undergraduate majors is undoubtedly much higher.
Tips For Doing Well In Psychology Courses, R. Landrum
Tips For Doing Well In Psychology Courses, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Documenting The Beneficial Effects Of Student Engagement: Assessing Student Learning Outcomes, R. Landrum
Documenting The Beneficial Effects Of Student Engagement: Assessing Student Learning Outcomes, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Assessment is a broad topic in higher education, and often used for program review, outcomes assessment, or institutional accreditation. To narrow the focus to student learning, Walvoord (2004) defined assessment as “the systematic collection of information about student learning, using the time, knowledge, expertise, and resources available, in order to inform decisions about how to improve learning” (p. 2; italics in original). Readers should consider assessment as a specialized area of research which seeks to measure of student learning. Assessment is more akin to action research, where the purpose of the research is to inform and improve self-practice. The typical …
Maximizing Undergraduate Opportunities: The Value Of Research And Other Experiences, R. Landrum
Maximizing Undergraduate Opportunities: The Value Of Research And Other Experiences, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
If you are a regular reader of Eye on Psi Chi, odds are that you already know that you need to get involved outside the classroom to obtain the full range of skills and abilities you need to be successful in psychology. These experiences are invaluable to you whether you are going to graduate school or not. This article directly addresses such opportunities as research and teaching assistantships, field experiences and internships, and getting involved in organizations such as Psi Chi and your local psychology club.
Creating Syllabi For Statistics And Research Methods Courses, R. Landrum, R. Smith
Creating Syllabi For Statistics And Research Methods Courses, R. Landrum, R. Smith
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Family Dynamics And Attitudes Toward Marriage, Diana Muench, R. Landrum
Family Dynamics And Attitudes Toward Marriage, Diana Muench, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
To examine our hypothesis that family experiences would be associated with attitudes toward marriage, we administered the Family Environment Scale (FES; Moos & Moos, 1986) and a Marriage Attitudes Questionnaire (MAQ; adapted from Long, 1987) to 40 unmarried college students. Correlational analyses indicated that for the conflict subscale of the FES, only two of the six marital expectation questions approached significance. However, family expressiveness (another subscale of the FES) was significantly correlated with three of the marital expectation questions and approached significance with a fourth question. These results indicated that higher expressiveness in the family was significantly related to positive …
Exposing A "Covert Op": Bringing Skill Acquisition To The Forefront, R. Landrum
Exposing A "Covert Op": Bringing Skill Acquisition To The Forefront, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
No abstract provided.
Student Perceptions Of The Effects Of Test Delays, R. Landrum
Student Perceptions Of The Effects Of Test Delays, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Assesses how students feel about test delays and their perceptions of the effect on class performance. Two instances of test delays were examined that varied in class level and how the situation was resolved. Ss were 534 college students. Results of survey questions indicate that the lower level class (Introduction to Psychology) felt the delay hurt their performance, while the upper level class (Personnel and Industrial Psychology) felt the delay helped their performance. Alternative explanations to these conclusions are also discussed.
The Relationship Between Student Performance And Instructor Evaluations Revisited, R. Landrum, Ronna Dillinger
The Relationship Between Student Performance And Instructor Evaluations Revisited, R. Landrum, Ronna Dillinger
R. Eric Landrum
Students in introductory psychology completed an end-of-semester evaluation containing specific and global questions concerning instructor performance and course evaluation. Students' actual and expected course grades were matched with evaluation outcomes. Global items referring to overall course and instructor were significantly correlated. Whereas the instructor evaluation is weakly (but significantly) correlated with actual grade (but not with expected grade), the course evaluation is not significantly correlated with actual grade (but is weakly yet significantly correlated with expected grade). The results are discussed in the context of the differential predictors for course and instructor evaluation.
Student Expectations Of Grade Inflation, R. Landrum
Student Expectations Of Grade Inflation, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
College students completed evaluation-of-teaching surveys in five different courses to develop an evaluation instrument that would provide results concerning faculty performance. Two questions examined students' expectations regarding grades. Results indicated a significant degree of expected grade inflation. Large proportions of students doing superior and average work expected As, and students performing average work expected Bs or As.
Cultural Diversity On Campus: Perceptions Of Faculty, Staff, And Students, Ronna Dillinger, R. Landrum
Cultural Diversity On Campus: Perceptions Of Faculty, Staff, And Students, Ronna Dillinger, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Perceptions of cultural diversity on the university campus may differ according to university status. The current study examined the cultural diversity attitudes of faculty, staff, and students (N = 837) using the Campus Diversity Questionnaire, an original measure. Analyses indicate that these 3 groups have different views on cultural diversity. Additionally, differences exist between groups regarding the advantages and disadvantages of a culturally diverse campus. Results also indicate that the attitudes and perceptions about diversity differ depending on the respondents' cultural background. We explore the implications of these differences and how they affect instructional, institutional, and interpersonal aspects of the …
Fostering Student Professional Development, R. Landrum
Fostering Student Professional Development, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Students receiving an undergraduate education in psychology are prepared for many future endeavors, but do not receive training sufficient to qualify for licensure as a psychologist. Some pursue graduate education, but many students use their bachelor's degree to seek good jobs. This chapter highlights the strategies that students can use while an undergraduate that will promote professional development and provide a competitive edge in whatever career path they pursue. Professional development includes activities such as research assistantships, teaching assistantships, internships, a senior thesis, and organizational involvement.
Motivational Differences Among Traditional And Nontraditional Students Enrolled In Metropolitan Universities, R. Landrum, Jerry Mcadams, J Et'aime Hood
Motivational Differences Among Traditional And Nontraditional Students Enrolled In Metropolitan Universities, R. Landrum, Jerry Mcadams, J Et'aime Hood
R. Eric Landrum
Surveyed 327 undergraduates at Boise State University (Idaho) concerning their motivational orientation and attitudes toward school. Results indicated that nontraditional students (those age 25 and older) were more intrinsically motivated, while traditional students (those under age 25) were more extrinsically motivated. Students did not differ in attitudes toward career preparation or number of hours worked.
Subject Pool Policies In Undergraduate-Only Departments: Results From A Nationwide Survey, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
Subject Pool Policies In Undergraduate-Only Departments: Results From A Nationwide Survey, R. Landrum, Garvin Chastain
R. Eric Landrum
Psychology has long relied on and been committed to empirical research. Indeed, empiricism is the foundation and hallmark of the discipline. Psychologists' understanding of human behavior has come largely from the study of humans -- oftentimes student recruits from a college or university human subject pool (HSP). Although the estimates vary (see Kulich, Seldon, Richardson, & Servies, 1978), it seems clear that the great majority of results of human studies published in the literature has come from subject pool participants. Given the dual responsibility on this resource and the protection of human subjects, it seems prudent to understand in better …
New Odds For Graduate Admissions In Psychology, R. Landrum
New Odds For Graduate Admissions In Psychology, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Interest in psychology at the undergraduate level continues to grow. There have been over 70,000 bachelor's degrees awarded every year in psychology since 1994-1995 (National Center for Education Statistics, 2002). In 1979-1980, 42,093 psychology bachelor's degrees were awarded; just 20 years later, that number increased to 74,060, representing a 43.2% increase. This growth is also reflected in the interest in graduate programs of psychology. In the same 20-year time frame, master's degree awards increased by 31.3% and doctorates awarded increased by 21.2%. When growth at the undergraduate ranks accelerates past the growth at the graduate level, this is bound to …
Student Perceptions Of Textbook Outlines, R. Landrum, Jeremy Clark
Student Perceptions Of Textbook Outlines, R. Landrum, Jeremy Clark
R. Eric Landrum
Students in an introductory psychology course evaluated 3 types of outlines (traditional, graphical, alphabetical) and then provided summary information about their use of outlines and rank ordered their preferred type of outlines. Over 75% of students agreed that outlines are useful, and students clearly prefer the traditional, Roman numeral-style outline. We discuss these results in the context of pedagogical aids in introductory psychology textbooks and the potential for these aids to influence student performance.
Facilitating Preventative Mental Health Interventions For College Students: Institutional And Individual Strategies, Theodore Mcdonald, Mary Pritchard, R. Landrum
Facilitating Preventative Mental Health Interventions For College Students: Institutional And Individual Strategies, Theodore Mcdonald, Mary Pritchard, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
The college student experience, although often exciting, empowering, and invigorating, can also be stressful, anxiety producing, and lonely (e.g., Kohn and Frazer, 1986; Miller and Rice, 1993). Many colleges and universities have an infrastructure in place to assist students who experience mental health problems, including counseling centers and personnel who provide mental health services and make referrals for students to specialized mental health providers (e.g., psychiatrists) (Stone and Archer, 1990; Tyrrell, 1997). Unfortunately, most mental health services that are offered on college campuses seem treatment-oriented in nature; they are deliberately created to assist students who have already developed at least …
So Today I'M Going To Teach Like It's 2099: A Model Of Higher Education For The 22nd Century, R. Landrum
So Today I'M Going To Teach Like It's 2099: A Model Of Higher Education For The 22nd Century, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
In the spring 2011 issue of PTN, I addressed the practical reasons why educators should focus on the acquisition of skills by undergraduate psychology students and majors. In Part 2, I discuss how well those educational goals are being achieved and present a radical conceptualization of how current educational practices could be transformed into a skills-based competency model.