"Dogs Are a Lot Cuter": An Analysis of Student Perspectives on an Operant Conditioning Laboratory at an Animal Shelter

Autor/in	Kelling, Angela
Titel	"Dogs Are a Lot Cuter": An Analysis of Student Perspectives on an Operant Conditioning Laboratory at an Animal Shelter
Quelle	In: International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 34 (2022) 1, S.36-44 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Student Attitudes; Animals; Animal Behavior; Operant Conditioning; Psychology; Masters Programs; Graduate Students; Service Learning; Laboratory Experiments; Learning Experience; Outcomes of Education; Barriers; Teaching Methods; Likert Scales; Texas (Houston) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Animal; Tier; Tiere; Tierverhalten; Operante Konditionierung; Psychologie; Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Service-Learning; Laboratory work; Laborarbeit; Lernerfahrung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Likert-Skala
Abstract	High-impact experiences, such as service-learning opportunities or hands-on laboratories, have been shown to enhance student learning, course satisfaction, and attitudes and behaviors. Thus, it is essential to incorporate these experiences into psychology curriculums when possible. However, it is also critical to analyze the impact of these experiences. The purpose of this study was to investigate student opinions of a service-learning laboratory experience to determine how impactful it was. Twenty-three psychology master's students who completed an operant conditioning laboratory at a local animal shelter were surveyed about the experience. Although students did have recommendations for improvement, the laboratory was viewed as effective and impactful. Students highlighted many aspects of the laboratory and indicated that it was educational and enjoyable. Service-learning experiences such as these can impact student learning and personal growth while also impacting the community. Instructors should consider offering these experiences but should be aware of challenges in implementing a laboratory such as this one. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Web site: https://www.isetl.org/ijtlhe
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01