Head of the Class

Like death and taxes, final exams are inevitable in the lives of most college students. There are ways to effectively prepare for them in order to do well.

The holiday represent a break but they also present opportunities for savvy students of psychology or other majors

Motivation

Post-Pandemic Motivation and Quality in the College Classroom

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on July 7, 2024

How do we get students to be as motivated and interested as they were before the pandemic? Its aftermath and consequences are not moving on—yet, anyway.

How do we get students to be as motivated and interested as they were before the pandemic? Its aftermath and consequences are not moving on—yet, anyway.

Education

April Is Here and Graduation Approaches

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on April 6, 2024

Graduating seniors know the end is near, and for many, their future plans may be uncertain. How can your program or department make graduation memorable for them?

Graduating seniors know the end is near, and for many, their future plans may be uncertain. How can your program or department make graduation memorable for them?

Gratitude

Reframing the Final Exam Period

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on December 5, 2023

College students often approach final exams with dread, but what if they substituted a grateful outlook?

College students often approach final exams with dread, but what if they substituted a grateful outlook?

Education

Take the Initiative, Psychology Majors

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on September 5, 2023

Learning to solve your own academic issues—taking charge instead of expecting someone else to do so—is an important skill to develop.

Learning to solve your own academic issues—taking charge instead of expecting someone else to do so—is an important skill to develop.

Friends

How College Students Can Have a Great Fall Semester

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on August 5, 2023

Whether you are new to college or not, the return to campus can be done in ways to enhance your academic and social experience.

Whether you are new to college or not, the return to campus can be done in ways to enhance your academic and social experience.

Education

What to Ask Yourself Before Applying to Grad School

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on May 19, 2023

Going to graduate school for psychology is not for the faint of heart. There are some serious questions you must ask yourself—and answer—before you start the process.

Going to graduate school for psychology is not for the faint of heart. There are some serious questions you must ask yourself—and answer—before you start the process.

Friends

The Importance of Helping Students Recognize Their Skills

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on February 23, 2023

Leveraging a helpful tool to identify psychology-related skills.

Leveraging a helpful tool to identify psychology-related skills.

Resilience

(Re) Developing Students’ Resilience

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on January 6, 2023

Have college students become less resilient, less self-reliant, and more dependent after the pandemic?

Have college students become less resilient, less self-reliant, and more dependent after the pandemic?

Psychology

How to Do a Psychology Student Skills Audit

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on October 16, 2022

Everyone has skills—but they often struggle to think of them. Doing a skills audit and generating a list of skills with accompanying examples can help.

Everyone has skills—but they often struggle to think of them. Doing a skills audit and generating a list of skills with accompanying examples can help.

Psychology

The Psychology Major Continues to Be Popular but Is There a Downside?

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on August 31, 2022

Demand for college psychology courses frequently outstrips the supply.

Demand for college psychology courses frequently outstrips the supply.

Sport and Competition

If You're a College Student, a Daily Planner May Help

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on July 24, 2022

Although most students have a lot of discretionary time available, they do not necessarily maximize its use for schoolwork.

Although most students have a lot of discretionary time available, they do not necessarily maximize its use for schoolwork.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Early Summer as a Time to Reflect on Your Past Teaching Year

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

Last year was exhausting for many educators (and many of their fellow citizens). Summer is a time to regroup and recharge—but it can also be a time for fruitful reflection.

Last year was exhausting for many educators (and many of their fellow citizens). Summer is a time to regroup and recharge—but it can also be a time for fruitful reflection.

Psychology

Should You Take a Summer Psychology Class?

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on May 22, 2022

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 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.

Psychology

Summer Jobs for Psychology Majors

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on April 24, 2022

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.

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.

Intelligence

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

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on January 18, 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forgiveness

Easing Back Into an In-Person Semester

Dana S. Dunn Ph.D. on July 14, 2021

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.

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.