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A Multisite Study Of Learning In Introductory Psychology Courses, Regan Gurung, David Daniel, R. Landrum
A Multisite Study Of Learning In Introductory Psychology Courses, Regan Gurung, David Daniel, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
Four hundred and fifty-four students enrolled in introductory psychology at different institutions across the nation participated in a study of factors related to learning. Key measures included an instructor rating, ratings of textbook quality and helpfulness, study time, student self-evaluations of study behaviors, approach to learning, self-report of learning, and a measure of quiz performance using biopsychology and learning chapter questions from a College Board Advanced Placement exam. The authors found significant predictors of both self-reported learning (deep approach, less surface approach, instructor ratings, student self-evaluations, and study behaviors) and quiz performance (grade point average, study time, metacognitive activity, and …
The Graduate School Application Process: What Our Students Report They Know, Cheryl Sanders, R. Landrum
The Graduate School Application Process: What Our Students Report They Know, Cheryl Sanders, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
One hundred and thirty-four undergraduate psychology majors completed a survey assessing their evaluative ratings of importance of factors related to the graduate school application process. Results revealed that students rated issues with research experience, letters of recommendation, and GPA as strongly important. These results support efforts to enhance the preparation of undergraduate psychology students who aspire to attend graduate school.
Faculty Perceptions Concerning The Frequency And Appropriateness Of Student Behaviors, R. Landrum
Faculty Perceptions Concerning The Frequency And Appropriateness Of Student Behaviors, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
A national sample of psychology instructors (N = 134) rated the appropriateness and frequency of 104 potential student behaviors, replicating and extending Parr and Valerius. The top 10 ratings for appropriateness and frequency differed from previous work. The author discusses the importance of clear communication of instructor expectations of student behavior in addition to course expectations as presented in the syllabus. Instructors may wish to use this list to help inform students of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors as well as to encourage students to increase the frequency of appropriate behaviors.
Assessments Of Textbook Usage And The Relationship To Student Course Performance, R. Landrum, Regan Gurung, Nathan Spann
Assessments Of Textbook Usage And The Relationship To Student Course Performance, R. Landrum, Regan Gurung, Nathan Spann
R. Eric Landrum
The authors conducted two studies regarding student textbook preferences; the first developed an original measurement tool (the Collegiate Student Assessment of Textbooks [CSAT]), including an examination of the relationship between student textbook preferences with learning- and grade-oriented attitudes. The second study was a large-scale national study administering the CSAT and the Textbook Assessment and Usage Scale (TAUS; Gurung and Martin 2011) to introductory psychology students; a portion of the study includes actual student course performance data. CSAT and TAUS subscale comparisons indicate (a) converging validity, (b) significant relationships to percentage of textbook read, and (c) relationships between GPA and expected …
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
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Selection Of Textbooks Or Readings For Your Course, R. Landrum
Selection Of Textbooks Or Readings For Your Course, R. Landrum
R. Eric Landrum
In the design and implementation of teaching for a college course, it is important to consider which textbook or readings to use. In this chapter, I first summarize general advice from other authors about textbook selection. Next, I summarize the research on factors affecting textbook selection. Finally, I discuss the possibility of using course readings.