I'm not sure if i qualify for a panel but i have always believed that
the Psychology of Adjustment should be the more general course and Intro
should be the first course for majors. There's more easily accessible
info in the the Adjustment course for the average student. I find that
with Intro I'm pouring information into the students as if they are all
major; as if i was preparing hem for the next course. I really think
most non majors would really get more out f the Adjustment or the Human
Sexuality course.
Just my $.02
Subject: EPA Panel
From: "DIANE FINLEY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:44:59 -0400
X-Message-Number: 7
I have been asked to post this for Dr. Thomas Bailey - please respond to
him if interested.
Diane
would like to form a panel for the March 2009 EPA Annual Conference to
discuss the role of the Introductory Psychology course. I have heard
from colleagues from other institutions who believe it should be a
"gateway" for those who major in psychology. Others believe that it
should be a general "survey" course designed to provide anyone the
opportunity to better appreciate the science of psychology.
- which should it be?
- can it be both?
- what is the value of one approach over the other?
- how would the approach change what is covered in the course?
I am looking for 2-4 colleagues from other institutions who would like
to sit on the panel - preferably with a preference/belief in one of the
three (or another) approach. If you are interested and can attend the
conference please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to discuss, the
deadline to submit is November 15th.
Thank you,
Thomas
Thomas C. Bailey, Ph.D. (RL)
RedDragon Lyons (SL)
Director of Psychology
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
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Herb Coleman,Director
Instructional Computing and Technology
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Austin Community College
Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Austin, TX 78752
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
512-223-7746
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