Promoting learning in first year psychology students
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Paper/Presentation Title | Promoting learning in first year psychology students |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Burton, Lorelle J. |
Editors | Katsikitis, Mary |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 40th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference: Past Reflections, Future Directions |
Year | 2005 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 0909881278 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.psychology.org.au/SiteMap.aspx?ID=1304 |
Conference/Event | 40th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2005 |
Event Details | 40th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2005 Event Date 28 Sep 2005 to end of 02 Oct 2005 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | My teaching philosophy is all about challenging students to become critical thinkers and self-directed learners. My aim is to arouse passion and interest in the material they are studying so that they become totally engaged in the learning process. This paper will report on the teaching pedagogies I use to stimulate independent thinking and enthusiasm among my first year psychology students. It will also deliberate on some of the challenges in supporting large numbers of students learning via distance education. It will demonstrate how I have embraced new technologies to improve the learning environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or mode of study. It will also showcase a new textbook I have co-authored to enhance the quality of the learning experience for Australian students, promoting student understanding of issues relevant to cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology. This paper will also report on the results of a longitudinal study designed to establish how teachers may best respond to issues of student diversity in their teaching. |
Keywords | student learning, teaching pedagogy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390402. Education assessment and evaluation |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xq48/promoting-learning-in-first-year-psychology-students
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