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Sex & Gender

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - October 08, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Few areas in Psychology are evolving as quickly as Sex and Gender.  Three Intro Psych instructors join the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics including how best to keep up with a rapidly changing field, how to ensure all students feel included/represented, and how to break down the stigma...

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Bonus Episode #2: Mentoring and Mentorship Opportunities in Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - April 15, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In this Bonus Episode we discuss the impact of mentoring students, ways to find mentorship opportunities on your campus, and end with 3 tips you can implement for mentoring.

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Promoting Student Success in Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - April 15, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Bob Feldman (UMass Amherst), Claudia Lampman (University of Alaska, Anchorage) and Kimberley Duff (Cerritos College) join the podcast to discuss how we can promote student success in Psychology.  The conversation starts within the classroom, but also examines student success from multiple perspe...

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Bonus Episode: Assessment with Pat O’Brien of the New England Commission for Higher Education

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - March 26, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Don’t miss the BONUS EPISODE as we speak with Pat O’Brien from the New England Commission of Higher Education about how regional accreditors approach assessment and accreditation. 

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Assessment in Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - March 26, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
The latest episode of the Insight into Teaching Psychology Podcast tackles the world of assessment.  Eric Landrum (Boise State University), Jenel Cavazos (University of Oklahoma, Norman), and Katherine Wickes (Blinn College) join the Podcast to examine a multitude of topics related to assessment...

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Sensation and Perception

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - February 05, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Greg Feist (San Jose State University), Jason McCoy (Cape Fear CC), and Bea Alvarado (Del Mar College) discuss their goals when teaching the Sensation and Perception chapter, and share some of their best examples in helping students learn and apply the content.

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Helping Students Build Critical Thinking Skills

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - January 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Four Psychology instructors discuss the importance of helping students build critical thinking skills and share some of their best practices from within the Psychology classroom. 

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5 Things NOT To Do When Teaching Online

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - October 02, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Dr. Igor Dolgov (New Mexico State University) joins the podcast for part 2 of our online teaching tips, this time to discuss the five things you should not do when teaching online to ensure you and your students have a successful experience.

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5 Things To Do When Teaching Online

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - October 02, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Dr. Igor Dolgov (New Mexico State University) joins the podcast to discuss the 5 things you should do when teaching online to ensure you and your students have a successful experience.

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8 ways to build critical thinking skills with students

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - August 15, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Greg Feist (San Jose State University) joins the Podcast to share the 8 ways he helps students build critical thinking skills in his Intro Psych class.

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Changes in Psychology with Bob Feldman

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - July 20, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Bob Feldman (UMass Amherst) joins the Podcast to discuss the changes he has seen in the Psychology discipline during his career. We discuss changes in the discipline, teaching, authorship, and perhaps most importantly, the changes in students.


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Social Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - March 27, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In Episode 13 of Insights into Teaching Introductory Psychology, we provide examples you can use in class to help your students better understand the social psychology chapter.

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Motivation and Emotion

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - March 06, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Motivation and Emotions - Episode 12 discusses practical ways to help your students relate to the material while reaffirming the science behind human behavior.

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On My Honor: Psi Beta Joins For Episode 11

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - February 08, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In this episode of the Insights into Psychology Podcast Series we are joined by 3 members of Psi Beta’s national council and we explore the possibilities that Psi Beta, or any honors society, can bring psychology students on your campus.

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Teaching Biology Across the Curriculum

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - January 23, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In Episode 10 of the Insights into Teaching Psychology Podcast Series, Laura King (University of Columbia, Missouri) and Jenel Cavazos (University of Oklahoma) discuss the importance of teaching biology throughout the curriculum and practical ways of doing just that.

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The Replication Crisis

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - January 09, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In Episode 9 we dive into the Replication Crisis and explore its effect on teaching Intro Psych, textbook and research authorship, and much more!

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Aha Moments in Intro Psych

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - December 06, 2017 05:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Instructors crave aha! moments. The feeling you get when you can see the imaginary light bulb over their head illuminate as the finally “get it”… It’s addicting, rewarding, and necessary. So are these instances predictable? Controllable? Creatable? Join us for episode 8 of the Insights Into Teach...

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Teaching Disorders in Intro Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - November 28, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Helping students understand Psychological Disorders is an essential part of the Intro to Psych course.  Join us for Episode 7 as we tackle questions like: What do Psychological disorders look like in everyday life?, How are disorders stigmatized in our society?, What is ‘normal’?  What is ‘abnor...

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Teaching the Development Chapter

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - November 01, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Do you cover the entire Developmental Psych chapter in your intro course? What topics do you leave out? How do you handle the awkward conversations? Find the answers to these questions and more in Episode 6 of the Insights Into Teaching Psych Podcast Series.

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Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - October 10, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Help your students think outside the box with our latest installment of the Insights Into Teaching Psychology Podcast Series. In Episode V, Greg Feist (San Jose State University) and Igor Dolgov (New Mexico State University) talk candidly about their goals, challenges, and classroom activities fo...

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Biology of Behavior

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - September 26, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Does teaching the Bio chapter have your students in Fight or Flight mode? Join us for Episode 4 of the Intro to Psych Podcast Series, Biology of Psychology, for best practices from Greg Feist (San Jose State University) and Manda Williamson (University of Nebraska Lincoln).1:35 – Goals in teachin...

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Research Methods

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - September 12, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Join Laura King, Jason McCoy and Joseph Butler as they explore new ways to engage your students in Research Methods.2:00 – Goals when teaching Research Methods6:00 – ‘Thinking like a Scientist’10:38 – Helping students become Science Literate14:25 – Spurious Correlations16:45 – Ice breakers to ope...

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The Learning Chapter

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - March 23, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
This second podcast features a panel discussion of the philosophical approaches, as well as practical applications, for teaching the Learning Chapter. Panel members include:Dr. Robert Feldman, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Deputy Chancellor of UMass AmherstDr. Mike Colbert, As...

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Personality Psychology

Insight Into Teaching Psychology - February 16, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
This first podcast features Laura King, associate Professor at the University of Missouri, and Jenel Cavazos, associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma. They’ll share their insights about the philosophical approach to teaching the Personality Chapter, and will share practical applications...

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