Learning is best
accomplished when students are provided with experiential opportunities. Critical
thinking or scientific thinking is taught through positive use of continuous
assessment activities:
1.
Reflection activities (2 times during a semester) to encourage students to explore
their thoughts and ideas about exploring an issue of
concern and their learning experiences. For the most part, two reflection papers
cite their reactions, feelings and analysis of an experience in a more personal
way.
2.
Analytical essay–involves a great deal of critical thinking on
the part of the student while s/he examines a piece of academic writing or
research report. When analyzing
a piece of writing, student examines their response to the elements of the
work. An analytical essay will usually begin with
a summary of the original piece of writing which will result in interpreting the work from his/her
understanding.
3.
Presenting views
–from analytical essay topics, students prepare an oral presentation or role-play, discuss and defend their
views in the context of advanced topics in psychology; maximize student’s
interest in a particular area in psychology.
Each student will be asked to pair up with
another class member and jointly deliver a 15 minute oral presentation on a relevant topic of their choice
(see Schedule of Topics and other Activities for dates) – (prior approval of lecturer for selected
topic will be needed). The
presentation will be evaluated based on(Grading Rubric for
Presenting Views) and (Grading Rubric for Analytical Essay)
Class Structure
A
variety of methods like lecture, group discussions, experiential exercises,
case studies, and films will be used and student presentations related to
approved topic for analytical paper.
Course Material
There is no text book for this course. Reading assignments include journal articles, book chapters, and ethics in psychology, research reports, archived online videos, etc. (Lecture notes and live links to information sources will be provided).
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