Field Placements as an Adjunct Experience for Developmental Psychology Students

Saxon, Samuel A.; Holt, Michael M.

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“…This caveat is especially Teaching of Psychology pertinent d one's university or college does not have an established community service program to be of assistance. However, the available literature offers suggestions on the logistics of internships (Femald et al, 1982;Moffett, 1975;Morris & Haas, 1984;Prerost, 1981;Scogin & Rickard, 1987;VandeCreek & Fleischer, 1984) and confirms that the benefits derived from such placements justify the effort (Glenwick & Chabot, 1991;Jason, 1984;McLean et al, 1977;Saxon & Holt, 1974;Scogin & Rickard, 1987;Shulman, 1986).…”

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Teaching Undergraduate Community Psychology: Integrating the Classroom and the Surrounding Community

O’Sullivan

1993

Teaching of Psychology

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A n undergraduate course in community psychology is described. This course provides students with an integrative learning experience, combining academic coursework, exposure to current sociopolitical affairs, and personal experience in working with individuals living on the fnnges ofsociety. The course appears effective in introducing students to the content, methodology, values, and perspectives of this discipline. Factors thought to contribute to the success of the course are discussed.One can explain the concepts of community psychology and articulate its worldview through lectures, readings, guest speakers, and audiovisual materials. Students can read and hear about svstems-oriented modes of analvsis and clinical intervention, the multilevel human ecosvstem, pre-. * vention, empowerment, and the societal as well as the biological and interpersonal roots of a person's competencies and vathologies. However, for students to obtain not onlv

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Teaching Undergraduate Community Psychology: Integrating the Classroom and the Surrounding Community

O’Sullivan

1993

Teaching of Psychology

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“…Various techniques for enriching the education of undergraduates through practical experience have been reported; some involve entire courses (e.g., Fernald et al, 1982;Sherman, 1982), whereas others have been more limited in scope (e.g., Fox, Lopuch, & Fisher, 1984;Saxon & Holt. 1974).…”

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Enriching Child Psychology Courses with a Preschool Journal Option

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Livosky

1988

Teaching of Psychology

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This article describes a preschool journal option for child psychology classes. The option requires students to spend 2 hr each week throughout the tenn as volunteers at a preschool. Weekly journal entries must integrate lecture and text material with practical experience. Participating students earn extra credit, commensurate with their performance, toward their final course grade. Students' evaluations indicate that the project is enjoyable as well as educational. Furthermore, local preschools are eager to participate in exchange for the volunteers.

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Issues in Teaching Undergraduate Educational Psychology Courses

Feldhusen¹

1977

Handbook on Teaching Educational Psychology

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Field Placements as an Adjunct Experience for Developmental Psychology Students

Cited by 5 publications

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Teaching Undergraduate Community Psychology: Integrating the Classroom and the Surrounding Community

Teaching Undergraduate Community Psychology: Integrating the Classroom and the Surrounding Community

Enriching Child Psychology Courses with a Preschool Journal Option

Issues in Teaching Undergraduate Educational Psychology Courses

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