Psychology in the Classroom
PSY 1031
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Course Information
Description
Across our years of schooling we experience different teaching styles, develop preferences for classroom activities and exam formats, and try out various studying strategies. But what has psychological science shown to be most effective in the classroom? In this course we will survey research from educational and cognitive psychology to discuss effective strategies for both teaching and learning. Topics will include age-appropriate teaching strategies, innovations such as flipped classrooms, and implications for educational policy issues, including socio-economic education gaps, remote learning, and standardized testing.
Recommended Prep
The Psychology Department requires completion of Science of Living Systems 20 or Psychology 1 or the equivalent of introductory psychology (e.g. Psych AP=5 or IB =7 or Psyc S-1) and at least one foundational course from MCB/NEURO 80, PSY 11, PSY 14, PSY 15, PSY 16, or PSY 18 before enrolling in this course; or permission of instructor.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
