Edward Elgar Publishing Teaching Research Methods in Psychology (Elgar Guides to Teaching)

This enlightening book provides evidence-informed approaches, insights, and practical solutions for teaching psychological research methods effectively. Experienced and award-winning teachers explore strategies to revitalize the course, foster scientific thinking, promote student engagement, and address and use statistics and various research methodologies. Recognising the diverse contexts in higher education, leading experts have created a comprehensive guide to teaching research methods in psychology. Providing pragmatic assignments and rubrics, the book is a valuable resource for building confidence in the classroom and alleviating student confusion on this essential yet challenging course. The book details ways to modernize and redesign a psychological research methods course, such as incorporating AI and improving equity. Chapters explore how to engage students in scientific thinking across the curriculum, including combatting misinformation, alternative teaching methods, fostering collaboration and culturally responsive teaching. Teaching Research Methods in Psychology is an invaluable guide for educators teaching psychology at the college and university level. Its recommendations for best pedagogical practice are also beneficial to students, academics, and researchers across social sciences.