Faculty Development: An Experimental Psychologist Teaches Abnormal Psychology.

Smith, Randolph A.

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ERIC Number: EJ409431

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Faculty Development: An Experimental Psychologist Teaches Abnormal Psychology.

Smith, Randolph A.

Teaching of Psychology, v16 n4 p215-16 Dec 1989

Describes the benefits and drawbacks of teaching a course outside one's area of expertise. Claims this enhances faculty development and alleviates burnout. Finds the positive aspects, personal and institutional, outweigh the negative. Results show favorable student evaluations. (Author/NL)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Course Content, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Individual Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Psychopathology, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Burnout, Teacher Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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