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Oct 21, 20245 min read
Teaching development across the lifespan - standards, key terms, & resources
When preparing to teach a new unit, I find it's helpful to have important information in one easy-to-access location. So here you'll find th
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Sep 7, 20234 min read
4 engaging books to read before teaching about the brain
Gearing up to delve into the fascinating world of the brain with your students? As we prepare to unlock the mysteries of this intricate...
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Sep 5, 20235 min read
Teaching biological bases of behavior - standards, key terms, & resources
When preparing to teach a new unit, I find it's helpful to have important information in one easy-to-access location. So here you'll find...
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Sep 4, 20234 min read
Teaching the science of psychology - standards, key terms, & resources
When preparing to teach a new unit, I find it's helpful to have important information in one easy-to-access location. So here you'll find...
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Mar 29, 20234 min read
Books to read before teaching about personality
Personality has always been a fascinating unit for students. Teens are intensely curious about who they are and what boxes they fit into...
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Mar 15, 20233 min read
Psychology books about motivation
Motivation can be a hard topic to explore beyond the psychology textbook. I can't tell you how many times I've gone into a bookstore only...
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Jan 31, 20232 min read
What's the difference between sex and gender?
I started teaching the Multiculturalism and Gender (or “Sociocultural Diversity” or “Culture and Gender”) unit last week, so I've been...
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Nov 9, 20226 min read
What I learned at Yale's Race & Slavery Conference - and how it applies to my psychology classroom
This year was the 24th year of the conference on Teaching Race & Slavery in the American Classroom.
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
Who was Phineas Gage and why does psychology care?
I've been teaching briefly about this guy for years. He's the perfect example of a case study when we cover different research methods,...
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