INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING PRIMER Early Career ...

Brucato, B., & Neimeyer, G. J. (2011). Effectiveness of an online graduate preparation
program. Teaching of Psychology, 38, 166-172.
The authors present evidence for the effectiveness of the Virtual Advisor, an online graduate
school preparation program. Although many introductory psychology students do not pursue
graduate education in psychology, the first 2 modules of the program (1 – Exploring Careers in
Psychology, 2 – Preparing for Careers in Psychology) could be useful ways to dispel common
misconceptions regarding psychology careers. The authors also assessed participants’
knowledge of psychology careers, and these assessments could potentially be adapted for
classroom use.
Larkin, J. E., Pines, H. A., & Bechtel, K. M. (2002). Facilitating students’ career development in
psychology courses: A portfolio project. Teaching of Psychology, 29, 207-210.
The authors describe and provide evidence for the effectiveness of a portfolio project
designed to increase career knowledge in an Industrial/Organizational psychology class. The
project is an in-depth experience, and thus may be more appropriate at the end of the
semester or in a class with a particular emphasis on career planning.
Maynard, A. M., Maynard, D. C., & Rowe, K. A. (2004). Exposure to the fields of psychology:
Evaluation of an introductory psychology project. Teaching of Psychology, 31, 37-40.
The authors describe an assignment designed for use with introductory psychology classes that
requires students to seek out information on a particular field of psychology, including relevant
campus classes and research opportunities as well as career options within that field. Students
work in groups to complete the project and then present their findings to the rest of the class.
LINK TO ToPIX MATERIALS
Video/audio: http://topix.teachpsych.org/w/page/45268670/Careers%20Video
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