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CLASSES
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Sabbatical
Spring 2015
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010): The central
goal of this class is to consider psychology as a science which informs
how it is practiced. We will consider the problems and limits of pop
psychology represented by rows of unhelpful self-help books in
bookstores and therapy-as-entertainment on TV. The course will also help
students understand the nature of and
prepare for a career in
scientific psychology. The
course is now on Canvas
Projects and Research (4800). Students are working on
a variety of projects this semester.
Conceptual Understanding of
Depression: In
this research we are
exploring whether students
who hold misconceptions of
depression as a mental
weakness also hold related
related conceptual,
attitudinal, behavioral
orientations towards
depression. We are
also exploring the
conditions under which they
can be overcome.
Conceptual Change in
Electromagnitism:
In this research we are
exploring whether students
who hold misconceptions of
electromagnitism and how
they can be overcome.
Fall 2014
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010):
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610): This course concerns how psychologists go about
the business of collecting data and testing hypotheses
about behavior. Lectures will focus on designs for collecting, procedures for analyzing, and
standard practices for reporting research data. But at its heart, this is a "hands on" course,
meaning that you will learn about research by working on a research proposal, conducting a research
project, analyzing data, and writing up results.
Practicum (Psy 4390): In this course, students learn to apply
psychological knowledge by volunteering
at one of
three educational
institutions.
The Treehouse is a
children's museum based on
principles of family
literacy. The institution is designed for
children to learn the world of symbolic forms (including stories, math,
arts, theatrical forms, and cultural symbols) through interactions
with parents, guardians and staff.
Projects and Research (4800). Students are working on
a variety of projects this semester.
Conceptual Understanding of
Depression
Conceptual Change in
Electromagnitism
Students'
Understanding of the History
of Psychology
Sring 2014
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010)
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610):
Practicum (Psy 4390): In this course, students learn to apply
psychological knowledge by volunteering at one of
three educational
institutions.
The Treehouse
The DaVinci Academy of Science
and the Arts is a charter high school. DASA is based on principles
of project-based learning meaning that students learn by completing
projects on topics of interest. Practicum students will be working under the supervision of
School Counselor, monitoring students academic progress and behavior regulation and offering
tutoring and mentoring support.
TA in Psychology is an
opportunity to discover the
research and theory on how
students learn the
discipline. Practicum students will work with Introductory
Psychology faculty to make
sure that they are engaged
in and learning the key concepts of the discipline. An
extensive reading list will
be reviewed with the most recent research exploring issues int he teaching and
learning of psychology.
Projects and Research (4800). Students are working on
a variety of projects this semester.
Identity and History: The goal of this research is to assess
the extent to which student understand the history of psychology and the process of change of psychological
ideas and the role it plays instudents forming an identity as a psychologist.
The
Arithmetic - Algebra Transition Revisited: The goal of this
research is to assess age by class level interactions in students undergoing the arithmetic - algebra
transition originally in middle and high school and again in college developmental math classes.
The Development of Regretful Guilt: The research explores when
children begin to internalize social
standards by appreciating that
actions which harm others is associated not only with feelings of guilt
(and the motivation to repair the relationship) but also regret (and the
realization that better outcomes
could have occurred had only other
actions had been taken).
Fall 2013
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010):
Practicum (Psy 4390):
Projects and Research (4800). Students are working on
a variety of projects this semester.
Psychological Literacy: This research explores the qualitative
aspects of psychological literacy and whether students understand how to apply psychological knowledge to
solve everyday problems as a psychologist would.
Teaching and Learning in Psychology: The research is an
experimental analysis of the impact of various teaching strategies on learning in the discipline.
Spring 2013
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610):
Practicum (Psy 4390).
Projects and Research (4800) and Directed Readings (4830):
The Arithmetic - Algebra Transition Revisited: This
Projects and Research Course is exploring the age (adolescent and
college) and mathematics level (Prealgebra and Algebra 1) interactions
in understanding about key concepts and engaging in central processes in
algebra. The research address fundamental question in the cognitive underpinning of learning
algebra and what demands are general and acquired spontaneously with age and demands are
specific to algebra and unique acquired when learning (or relearning) algebra.
Teaching and Learning in Psychology: This
Directed Reading / Projects and Research course addresses the assessment of students
learning outcomes (SLO) appropriate for an
undergraduate degree in
psychology. The APA scholarship on SLO will be reviewed as will
other literature assessing the impact of exposure and engagement in the
discipline. Finally
consideration will be given to pedagogical
strategies to improve the effectiveness of the
undergraduate psychology
programs. This Directed readings can be taken alone or in conjunction
with a
Projects and Research Class addressing assessment research in the
department.
Brad Bushman: Media and Aggression (Canvas Course): In anticipation of Dr.
Brad Bushman's visit to campus
later this semester, the 1-credit reading course will review general
aspects of Dr. Bushman's work
on media and aggression. Students will have an opportunity to
pursue the research that interests
them the most in anticipation of meeting Dr. Bushman and taking directly
to him about the work.
Fall 2012
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010): The central
goal of this class is to consider psychology as a science which informs
how it is practiced. We will consider the problems and limits of pop
psychology represented by rows of unhelpful self-help books in
bookstores and therapy-as-entertainment on TV. The course will also help
students understand the nature of and prepare for a career in scientific
psychology.
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610):
Directed Readings (4830). Students are working on
directed readings projects this semester.
Youth LGBTQ: The Youth LGBTQ Directed Readings course focuses on
adolescent sexual minorities
and their identity development, friendships
and peer relations, family interactions, mental
health, school
performance, and related issues. The goal is to better understand
the dynamics
of growing up gay and how to provide them with support.
Legal Reasoning:
This Directed Reading course explores the nature, process, and structure of legal
reasoning for students interested in this form of thinking or in a legal
career. Focus is on aspects of the legal reasoning which is unique and distinct from
everyday reasoning including a characterization of expertise in legal reasoning and a highlight on
analogical, adductive, and counterfactual inferences.
Spring 2012
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610):
Practicum (Psy 4390):
Fall 2011
History and Systems of Psychology (Psy
4090): The central goal of the class is to help students answer the
question: What are the modern ideas about human nature and where did
they come from? The first part of the course we will survey contemporary
ideas about the nature of human nature. We will then travel backwards in
time to find the intellectual, social, and technological innovations
that lead to the emergence of these ideas. Over the course of the semester, students will explore the historical antecedents of modern
ideas that they consider interesting and important.
Practicum (Psy 4390):
Spring, 2011
The
Psychology as a Science and Profession (Psy 2010):
Seminar in Adolescent Development (Psy 4900): The seminar will
review recent theory and research on adolescent development. The class will be run as
a senior seminary, where students will be expected to critically review original theoretical and empirical
research from original sources and integrate the readings. Students will complete weekly responses
to assigned readings, lead discussion on a general topic of interest, present a review of studies on a
specific topic
Practicum (Psy 4390):
Dual Process Research (Psych 4800): In this course, students
complete research projects which extend the Fall 2010 Methods project that tested Dual Process theory of
decision making.
Fall,
2010
Introductory Psychology (Psy 1010):
The goal of the class is for students to understand scientific
psychology as an alternative of
their everyday way of thinking about human nature. The course requires multiple written assignments, in-class and out-of-class
projects and exams.
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610):
Practicum (Psy 4390)
Spring 2010
Introductory Psychology (Psy 1010)
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610)
Practicum (Psy 4390)
Dual Process Research (Psych 4800)
Fall, 2009
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610)
Practicum (Psy 4390)
Spring, 2009
The Science and Practice of Psychology (Psy 2010):
History and Systems of Psychology (Psy
4090):
Practicum (Psy 4390):
Seminar (Psy
4990): Students enrolled in seminar will hear 6 presentations over
the course of the semester by WSU professors and faculty from other
schools. May of the presentations will be research based, but some
will be presentations based on applied issues. For each
presentation, students will be expected to read relevant papers (which
will be made available) and write a review and critique of the
presentation.
Fall, 2008
Introductory Psychology
(DaVinci Academy) (Concurrent Enrollment): This is a
college-level Introductory Psychology class reconfigured to support
project-based learning for students at the DaVinci Academy of the
Science and Arts. Students learn psychology not only listening
to lectures and reading a textbook, but also by extensive class discussions in which they try
to resolve issues in the discipline. Also, students apply their
knowledge with a placement at the Treehouse, work on demos, and complete
individually tailored assignments.
Spring, 2008
Research
Methods in Psychology
(Psy 3610)
Adolescence Psychology
(Psy 3140)
Fall, 2007
Research Methods in Psychology (Psy 3610)
Adolescent
Risk Taking
(Psy 4900)
Other Courses
Child Psychology
(Psy 3000)
Applying Psychology to Schools
(Psy 4830)
Seminar in
Cognitive Development (Psy 4900) |