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Favorite activities for the teaching of psychology / edited by Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.

Benjamin, Ludy T., 1945- (Added Author).

Summary:

"The most popular activities from APA's successful Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to plan. Contributed by psychology teachers nationwide, the activities are most appropriate for courses at the college undergraduate or high school level, yet many are also applicable to more advanced classes. Both beginner and experienced teachers will appreciate the wide variety of teaching techniques described, including demonstrations, experiments, discussions, and simulations. Each lesson plan is presented in an easy cookbook format that lists materials needed, timeframe, instructions, and discussion items."

Record details

ISBN: 9781433803499
ISBN: 1433803496
Physical Description: xiv, 291 pages : illustration ; 28 cm.
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	History, statistics, and research methods -- The brain and sensory processes -- Perception -- States of consciousness -- Learning and memory -- Thinking, problem solving, and language -- Motivation and emotion -- Developmental psychology -- Personality -- Psychological disorders and treatments -- Social psychology -- Race, gender, and multiculturalism.