CAT+FD: The Implementation of Discussion Groups Using a Non-Pedagogical Book in a Psychology of Gender Class

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The Implementation of Discussion Groups Using a Non-Pedagogical Book in a Psychology of Gender Class

by Dr. Eugenia M. Valentine

This project proposes the inclusion of a non-pedagogical book into the Psychology of Gender class. The inclusion will involve a change from a textbook of readings on gender to a more popular and topical book on gender, to be decided upon before the Fall 2010 class commences. The class format will change to include small group discussions of the book chapters, group leaders reporting on their small group discussions, and individual focus papers on the chapters. The book will include discussion in multidisciplinary areas, such as psychology, biology, medicine, and sociology, which lends itself to the Psychology of Gender class being cross listed as a Psychology class and Women's Studies class. The inclusion of a non-pedagogical popular book will encourage advanced reading comprehension in upper-level students, leadership skills, provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, and expose students to the controversial issues of the construction of gender, all of which are in line with the University's mission and QEP goals.

Start date: Monday, May 10, 2010
Finish date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011