Teaching of Psychology Idea Exchange (ToPIX) Weekly Update for 4/19 to 4/25
Since we started keeping track of data on March 5th, ToPIX has had 1,616 unique visitors. If you were one of them, thanks for supporting ToPIX! New this week: Must-see http://teachpsych.pbworks.com/Gestalt-Principles-of-Perception Watch as the camera angle on the candles changes to reveal a Necker cube. New http://teachpsych.pbworks.com/Teaching-Research-Methods-in-Intro There was a discussion on PsychTeacher about teaching research methods in Intro. Thanks to Paul Cech for adding this information to ToPIX. http://teachpsych.pbworks.com/Applying-Psychological-Science-to-Practica l-Instruction-Problems-in-the-Classroom The APA Task Force on Translating Psychological Science into Classroom Practice is creating 10 modules for instructors on common classroom issues. They have completed 5, and they are available via links in ToPIX. While the focus is k-12, there's much value for post-secondary instructors as well. Developing Responsible and Autonomous Learners: A Key to Motivating Students Bullying Classroom Management Practice for Knowledge Acquisition (Not Drill and Kill) Using Praise to Enhance Student Resilience and Learning Outcomes ToPIX is a product of the Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology, part of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). If you find this resource or other STP resources of value and aren't currently a member of STP, consider joining to support the work of the society. Membership is only $25/year and you don't have to be a member of APA to join: http://teachpsych.org/members/registration/index.php. If you are a member of STP, thank you for your continued support! -- Sue Frantz <http://flightline.highline.edu/sfrantz/> Highline Community College Psychology, Coordinator Des Moines, WA 206.878.3710 x3404 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology, Associate Director Teaching of Psychology Idea Exchange (ToPIX) APA Division 2: Society for the Teaching of Psychology <http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/syllabi.php> APA's p...@cc Committee <http://www.apa.org/ed/pcue/ptatcchome.html> --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=2214 or send a blank email to leave-2214-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
