Description
Book SynopsisUsing the latest research in teaching and learning and drawing upon the experiences and skills of key people in the field, Teaching Psychology in Higher Education presents effective, evidence-based practice and advice that will be invaluable for both experienced and new lecturers.
Trade Review"The breadth of coverage in Upton and Trapp's volume is considerable, and the quality of information in each chapter is high...The tone of the book is always positive and energetic, as one would expect from a rally-cry. Read it, and join the cause." (
PLAT journal, December 2010)
"The breadth of coverage in Upton and Trapp's volume is considerable, and the quality of information in each chapter is high." (Reviews, November 2010)
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors.
Foreword (Stephen E. Newstead).
Preface (Dominic Upton and Annie Trapp).
Acknowledgements.
1 Individual Differences: Psychology in the European Community (Annie Trapp and Dominic Upton).
2 Those We Serve? Student Issues and Solutions (Caprice Lantz).
3 Myths, Maths and Madness: Misconceptions around Psychology (Peter Reddy and Caprice Lantz).
4 Teaching You to Suck Eggs? Using Psychology to Teach Psychology (Annie Trapp).
5 Bravery and Creativity through the Curriculum (Douglas A. Bernstein and Dominic Upton).
6 Non-Sadistical Methods for Teaching Statistics (Andy P. Field).
7 Where Angels Fear to Tread: The Undergraduate Research Project (Mark Forshaw and Susan Hansen).
8 How Do You Really Know? (Kathy Harrington).
9 Onwards and Upwards: Teaching Postgraduate Students (Jacqui Akhurst).
10 Spreading the Word: Teaching Psychology to Non-Psychologists (Dominic Upton).
11 Psychology: Past, Present and Future (Dominic Upton and Annie Trapp).
Resource Guide.
Index.
