PSY 257 - Teaching of Psychology

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Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is designed to expose students to current thinking about teaching and learning and the underlying content in the field of Psychology. In addition it aims to promote understanding of Psychology as a profession as it relates to a career in academia. This is accomplished by offering students a unique opportunity to attend a professional conference on the Teaching of Psychology. During the conference students will have the unique opportunity to listen to, and participate in presentations on some of the newest ideas in the teaching of Psychology. In many cases the presentations they hear will be the first time the ideas have been presented in public. Students will be able to observe and interact on both a formal and informal level with a group of professional Psychologists. This course is designed especially for students who have expressed an interest in continuing in the field of Psychology and/or teaching. However, it can be a valuable experience for virtually all students, regardless of their career plans. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits Spring

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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