A Guide to Teaching Development Psychology

Part of the Blackwell Series on Teaching Psychological Science, this practical, hands-on guide shares ideas, tips, and strategies for effectively teaching lifespan developmental psychology to undergraduates. It provides a unique wealth of concrete suggestions and a clear roadmap for successfully teaching developmental psychology. It links chapters to major areas of a lifespan development course, including Research Methods, Teaching Infant Development, and Teaching Adolescent Development. It offers practical, hands-on tips for novice teachers and experienced instructors alike. It includes sample syllabi and lecture outlines, reading quizzes, critical thinking assignments, and references for helpful videotapes and websites.