"Mythbusters": A Tool for Teaching Research Methods in Psychology

Autor/inn/en	Burkley, Edward; Burkley, Melissa
Titel	"Mythbusters": A Tool for Teaching Research Methods in Psychology
Quelle	In: Teaching of Psychology, 36 (2009) 3, S.179-184 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0098-6283
Schlagwörter	Research Methodology; Courses; Psychological Studies; Television Viewing; Mass Media Use; Concept Teaching; Instructional Effectiveness; Student Attitudes; Undergraduate Students; Test Items; Scores + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Research method; Forschungsmethode; Kursangebot; Fernsehkonsum; Mediennutzung; Unterrichtserfolg; Schülerverhalten; Test content; Testaufgabe
Abstract	"Mythbusters" uses multiple research methods to test interesting topics, offering research methods students an entertaining review of course material. To test the effectiveness of "Mythbusters" clips in a psychology research methods course, we systematically selected and showed 4 clips. Students answered questions about the clips, offered their opinions of them, and ultimately responded to "Mythbusters"-related exam items. Students indicated that the clips helped them understand course concepts, helped them apply their knowledge to real-world research studies, and provided them with an enjoyable educational experience. More important, students performed better on "Mythbusters"-related exam items than on control items, suggesting the clips were effective pedagogical tools for psychology research methods courses. We discuss specific "Mythbusters" clips that are relevant to psychological concepts. (Contains 3 tables and 2 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10