One important issue we are facing in higher education is the role colleges and universities
play in preparing students to enter the workforce. Although the purpose of higher education …

Background: Career options available to psychology graduates are often underestimated
despite psychology being a marketable and versatile degree with hundreds of career …

Introduction: Class participation is a common component of many college classes and is
typically defined as involving students' active, oral engagement in class. Statement of the …

Because of its immense popularity and placement in undergraduate curricula, introductory
psychology is positioned to be a transformational experience for the majority of students …

This chapter offers guidance for aligning the course with desired learning outcomes and
evidence-based recommendations for structuring the course to maximize student …

Skill development continues to be an essential part of undergraduate education. The
American Psychological Association Guidelines for the Undergraduate Major V3. 0 …

The Summit on the National Assessment of Psychology was held on June 2016 to chart a
path for assessing student achievement of the goals of the undergraduate psychology major …

Introductory psychology can be taught in a way that inspires students to draw connections
from course content to the knowledge and skills necessary for success. If taught well …

Abstract The American Psychological Association skillful psychology student resource is
increasingly important within psychology departments to help advance student career …

Background Cognitive psychology is challenging for both teachers and learners due to the
abstract and complex nature of mental processes and variation in student motivation …