Eight Reasons Intro Psych Can and Should Include a First-Rate Natural Science Lab
Does the traditional introductory psychology course meet APA’s learning objectives for scientific thinking? Do students leave this course with a solid understanding of the science of behavior, or any practical experience designing, evaluating, or conducting scientific research? Is it even possible to gain such understanding or experience in a lecture-based course?
In an ideal world, students should have opportunities to ask empirical questions about behavior, make predictions, collect data, and interpret the results of different types of research. But three hours of class time per week is barely enough to scratch the surface of psychology’s content! Substantive, hands-on experience with scientific philosophy and practice seems impossible.
Biology, physics, and chemistry, among other sciences, have solved this problem by adding required lab components to their introductory courses. It’s time for Psychology to do the same. In this 30-Minute Webinar, the expert panelist will discuss at least eight good reasons Intro Psych should be taught with a lab component, some of the challenges involved, and how those challenges can be met in designing an enjoyable and effective education in natural science for introductory psychology students.
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