Psychology Workshops and Lectures
for Students and Faculty

"Intersectionality 101” Hosted by Kate Richmond & Mindy J. Erchull

In this session, we’ll discuss what intersectionality is as well as what it isn’t. We’ll share strategies we use in our classes to help students understand the concept of intersectionality while also sharing our experiences with where students most struggle. We’ll detail specific tools and activities that can help students understand power, privilege, and intersectionality. We’ll also discuss things you can do throughout the semester to help guide students to make use of an intersectional lens in their work. We’ll also discuss why this is essential for contemporary work in the field of psychology.

"Helping Students Identify and Consider the Impact of Sex/Gender Bias in Psychology” Hosted by Miriam Liss & Mindy J. Erchull

In Psychology, we have a strong emphasis on reading and understanding research. Regardless of the fields our students go into, these critical comprehension skills will serve them well. While understanding that correlation doesn’t equal causation is important, critique of research needs to focus on more than methodological choices. In this session, we’ll talk about a model we’ve developed to help students become aware of and identify hidden biases (sex/gender bias, racial/ethnic bias, etc.) in research. We’ll also talk about how we get students to consider the implications of hidden reach bias on both specific research conclusions as well as the knowledge base of the field as a whole.

"Creating an Inclusive Intimate Relationships Course” Hosted by Benjamin Karney and Thomas Bradbury

Educators in all disciplines are striving to incorporate diversity into their course materials, but creating an inclusive classroom is particularly important for those of us teaching about love, sexuality, and intimacy. Today's students enter our classes with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and relevant experiences. Students want to see themselves represented, and they benefit from being exposed to the perspectives of others. In this presentation, authors and professors Thomas Bradbury and Benjamin Karney (UCLA) offer concrete strategies for creating classroom experiences that acknowledge how intimacy varies across cultures, socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, and gender. The authors will reserve time to take questions from attendees.

"Extend the interactive experience with ZAPS Activities” Hosted by Casey Johnson and Kaitlin Coats

ZAPS 3.0 offers students the chance to engage in interactive experiments and interpret the resulting data. Now with new instructor resources, use the power of active learning to engage your students in the process of psychological research!

Join us for a brief, 30 minute demo and Q&A of ZAPS interactive activities this Friday, April 14th at 9am PST/12pm EST

"Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity” Hosted by Sander van der Linden

In this lecture for students and instructors, hear from Cambridge University Professor Sander van der Linden as he explains why our brains are so vulnerable to misinformation and how we can protect ourselves.

“Igniting the Fire in Introductory Psychology” Hosted by Bridgette Martin Hard

“For the correct analogy for the mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting -- no more -- and then it motivates one toward originality and instills a desire for truth” Plutarch, “On Listening,” in Morals c. 100, as translated by Robin Waterfield, 1992

Many instructors have fallen into the trap of thinking that teaching is a process of filling a vessel: transferring knowledge from teacher to student. If so, then successful teaching depends on the clarity of our explanations and how well students can regurgitate what they have heard in class. But students are complex beings whose emotional experiences and social connections in a class shape both the learning process and longer-term interest in the field. How can we create a learning environment that ignites a passion for psychology? The focus of this presentation is to specifically consider the importance of two related socioemotional processes: course engagement, which we define as a sense of “gusto” for learning in a course, and course belonging, which we define as a sense of value, comfort, or inclusion from the perception that one belongs in a course community. We will examine some of the evidence that these socioemotional processes shape important outcomes in intro psych and other courses, and explore various strategies for increasing both. Participants will take time to reflect on how to apply specific strategies in their own courses and consider which strategies best fit the needs of their students.

“Dacher Keltner on teaching emotions and well-being in Social Psychology” Hosted by Dacher Keltner

In this era of pandemics, polarization, and rising rates of depression and anxiety, students are eager to learn about emotions and well-being, a unique chapter in Norton's Social Psychology. In this talk Professor Keltner will outline ideas about:

1. Teaching the cultural and biological foundations of emotions

2. Teaching the social nature of emotions and their relevance to relationships

3. leading students through the new science of well-being

“Pandemic Course Solutions: How to Motivate Your Students with Lessons from the Self-Control Literature” Hosted by Elliot T. Berkman

Teaching and learning during the pandemic have challenged students and instructors in many ways. One of the most daunting centers around how to motivate your students. In this virtual workshop, Professor Elliot Berkman (University of Oregon) will highlight his and other scholars’ research on motivation and self-control and offer best practices for how you can use these findings to motivate students in your own courses.

“Supporting Student Well-Being Online” Hosted by Crystal Carlson

“New Tools for New Times: Have an IMPACT on the Study Skills of Our Introductory Psychology Students” Hosted by Sarah Grison

Have you noticed that your students increasingly need support when it comes to studying? Expert teacher Sarah Grison shows how you can incorporate research-backed learning strategies into your course using a new and innovative framework designed around the acronym IMPACT (Improving, Monitoring, Practicing, Attending, Connecting, and Thinking Deeply)—all integrated into the content you already cover.

"Online Teaching Best Practices" Hosted by Benjamin White

Benjamin White, coauthor of Norton’s High-Impact Practices: A Teaching Guide for Psychology, leads a workshop of online teaching best practices, including issues of pacing, communication, and creating designated spaces for outreach and congregation.

"Supporting Student Well-Being Online" Hosted by Crystal Carlson

Crystal Carlson, educational psychologist and lead author of High-Impact Practices: A Teaching Guide for Psychology, shares strategies to maintain evidence-based online learning environments that also positively contribute to student well-being.