Head of the Class

How to teach psychology well

Dana S Dunn Ph.D.

Should You Take a Summer Psychology Class?

Summer is an opportunity to work ahead on a course or to catch up, but it is also a time to recharge after a long academic year -- the choice is yours to make.

Summer Jobs for Psychology Majors

Summer isn't just for some "downtime" after the academic year. You can plan for and work toward your future, whether it's in the workforce or graduate school.

That First Day of Class: What to Do or Not to Do

Is there a right or wrong way to run the first day of a college-level class? It may depend on the students, the course, and the instructor in the moment.

Should Psychology Students Always Write in APA Style?

APA Style is an essential part of the educational experience of most undergraduate psychology majors. But, like anything, it should be used—and therefore assigned—judiciously.

Back to Campus and Face-to-Face

College and university faculty members are back in the saddle again; many have returned to the physical classroom along with their students. Still, some adjustments must be made.

Easing Back Into an In-Person Semester

We may want campus life to be back to normal but this may take a while. In some cases, things may have changed for good.

Getting Back Into the Swing of Campus Life Post-Pandemic

It's been a strange academic year away from campus as most faculty members have taught remotely. What will it be like to return to campus this fall? How can they prepare?

Leveraging Classroom Zoom Meetings: An Effective Post-Pandemic Learning Tool

Covid-19 changed the face of higher education and how teaching is done. Perhaps there are some good things to retain from virtual teaching when we all return to campus this fall.

How College Students Can Make the Most of the Summer

How to plan a productive summer as the spring semester comes to a close.

Will Fall Herald a Return to Physical Classrooms on Campus?

Remote and hybrid teaching and learning have been the focus of many colleges and universities since spring 2020. What will happen come fall 2021 now that vaccines are available?

Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Provide Any Pedagogical Benefits?

Has this unprecedented teaching experiment taught us anything?

On Titles in Academe

Why and when should we use "Dr." or "Professor?"

Help College Students Navigate Pre-Election Anxiety

Stress and tempers regarding politics are at an all-time high — and college students are not immune. Many are anxious or worse. Here's how you can help.

Zoom and Doom?

Will Zoom create a sense of doom and gloom in the typical classroom?

Back to Campus for Fall’s First Week of Classes

Colleges and universities are reopening for the fall semester. It is not business or education as usual.

Some Lessons for Returning to Campus This Fall

If you plan to return to your college or university campus this fall, some adjustments will be necessary. Be ready to make them.

Reflections of a Reluctant Online Professor

Is online teaching awful? Like many, I had the wrong idea. It can grow on you.

Why Commencement Speakers Should Stop Taking Shots at Psychology

Why is our discipline frequently used as a political target, when it is clear that the major offers so much to students?

A Different Ending Than Usual

Traditional college classes around the country switched from physical to virtual months ago. Will instructors and students get to share a good goodbye when the academic year ends?

Distractions and the Coronavirus

How can you avoid thinking about the uncertainty and anxiety the coronavirus represents?

A Tale of Two Psychology Majors

What kind of psychology major are (or were) you?

A Quick Guide for Requesting Letters of Recommendation

A quick guide to asking for letters of recommendation for grad school or for someone to serve as a reference for a job application.

Should You Go to Graduate School?

Is graduate school a good choice for you? Perhaps—but you need to do some hard thinking before committing.

It's Time for a Reality Check!

The fall semester is almost half over—have college students, especially first-year students, assessed how they are doing so far? Do a needed reality check before midterms!

Get a Good Start

What can first-time college students do to ensure a good first academic (and social) year?

Broadening Your Perspective

Do you want to make yourself stand out from other students while having a life changing experience?

Unpacking Quality Class Participation

Students are often graded on what they say during their college psychology classes. What constitutes a quality comment? What doesn't?

College Summer Classes: Should You Enroll in One?

Should you take a summer course? What are the pros and the pitfalls of doing so?

So, You Want to Go to Graduate School in Psychology?

Many psychology majors plan to attend graduate school, but some of them wait too long to begin the process. When should they begin planning to apply? What key steps are involved?

The late, great Mrs. E.

The Remarkable Mrs. E

What teacher or educator had the greatest influence on your learning and development?

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