For each chapter, you will be given a list of terms. You will be responsible for creating a flashcard for each term. On the front of the index card, you should write the term and the definition. On the back of the index card, you should write at least two […]
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Give an example of a character from a movie or tv show that is likely in emerging adulthood. Explain why you believe this character is in the stage of emerging adulthood. Be sure to cite the textbook when discussing Arnett’s five characteristics of emerging adulthood. Share a short clip if […]
In small groups, I have students develop an example of a positive correlation, negative correlation, and null correlation. After approximately 5 minutes, we discuss as a class.
I use this activity posted by Emily Stark, PhD on TeachPsychScience to introduce observational research, coding, and the importance of operational definitions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zOMZQoCQMkC8JvIw5w6iT8ym9sKTwMMX/view?pli=1
I show this video in-class after the slide on bullying. I ask students to get into small groups (2-3 students) and come up with 1 prevention strategy and 1 intervention strategy (not discussed in this panel) for bullying in middle childhood.
Emily F. Coyle, Ph.D. and Erica Weisgram, Ph.D. have developed a module on gender identity and stereotyping with examples and activities/assignments inspired by Sesame Street. https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/19/ Coyle, Emily F. Ph.D. and Weisgram, Erica Ph.D., “Gender Development” (2023). Sample module-themed coursework with Sesame Street examples. 19.
Sue Frantz, Ph.D., created an in-class group activity to help students understand gender. The gender unicorn graphic used in this activity is created by the Trans Student Educational Resources group. https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/psychology-blog/helping-students-understand-the-dimensions-of-gender-sex-and/ba-p/5973?fbclid=IwY2xjawEtvtJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQabW_fLJZgHfbW2m0ob6SYNbR9Rd9IG_5Uqw5P49yflPHgK2_g9fhAyyw_aem_Kix0hXmBI9g-GtOUf4e_Ww
