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Books on Teaching and Teaching Psychology
(In the Library of)
Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.
Index
Active Learning
Advising
Classroom Management
Computers
Critical Thinking
Departmental Issues
Diversity, Gender, Multiculturalism, Aging
Grading and Assessment
Graduate Students and GTAs
Higher Education
History of Psychology
Introductory Course
Large Classes
Media
Psychology, Teaching of
Statistics and Research Methods
Teaching (generic books)
Teaching Evaluation and Enhancement
Teaching Methods
Writing
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Active Learning
Abramson, C. I. (1990). Invertebrate Learning: A Laboratory Manual and Source
Book. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Bean, J. C. (1996). Engaging Ideas: The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing,
Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Benjamin, L. T., Jr. (Ed.) (2008). Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Benjamin, L. T., Jr., & Lowman, K. D. (Eds.) (1981). Activities Handbook for the
Teaching of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Benjamin, L. T., Jr., Nodine, B. F., Ernst, R. M., & Blair-Broeker, C. (1999). Activities
Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, Vol. 4. Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.
Bennett, A., Hausfeld, S., Reeve, R. A., & Smith, J. (1981). Workshops in Cognitive
Processes. Boston: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the
Classroom. Washington, DC: GWU Clearinghouse on Higher Education.
Brannigan, G. G. (2002). Experiences in Social Psychology: Active Learning
Adventures. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Condon, M. E., Hollis-Sawyer, L. A., & Thornton, G. C. (2002). Exercises in
Psychological Testing. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Field, J. V. (1993). Exercises in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. New York:
Harper Collins.
Gardner, R. M. (1980). Exercises for General Psychology. Minneapolis, MN: Burgess
Publishing Co.
Goldstein, S. (2000). Cross-Cultural Explorations: Activities in Culture and
Psychology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Makosky, V. P., Sileo, C. C., Whittemore, L. G., Landry, C., & Skutley, M. L. (Eds.)
(1990). Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, Volume 3. Washington, DC:
American Psychological Association.
Makosky, V. P., Whittemore, L. G., & Rogers, A. M. (Eds.) (1987). Activities
Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, Volume 2. Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association.
Meyers, C., & Jones, T. B. (1993). Promoting Active Learning: Strategies for the
College Classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Power, R. P., Hausfeld, A., & Gorta, A. (1981). Workshops in Perception. Boston:
Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Sutherland, T. E., & Bonwell, C. C. (Eds.) (1996). Using Active Learning in College
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Classes: A Range of Options for Faculty. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for
Teaching and Learning Series)
Ware, M. E., & Johnson, D. E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of Demonstrations and
Activities in the Teaching of Psychology, Vol. 1: Introductory, Statistics, Research
Methods, and History. (2nd ed). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. (1st ed., 1996)
Ware, M. E., & Johnson, D. E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of Demonstrations and
Activities in the Teaching of Psychology, Vol. 2: Physiological-Comparative, Learning,
Cognitive, and Developmental (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. (1st ed., 1996)
Ware, M. E., & Johnson, D. E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of Demonstrations and
Activities in the Teaching of Psychology, Vol. 3: Personality, Abnormal, ClinicalCounseling, and Social (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. (1st ed., 1996)
Whittlesey, V. (2001). Diversity Activities for Psychology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Advising
Reinarz, A. G. et al (Eds.) (1995). Teaching through Academic Advising: A Faculty
Perspective. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Ware, M. E., & Millard, R. J. (Eds.) (1987). Handbook on Student Development:
Advising, Career Development, and Field Placement. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Woods, P. J. (Ed.) (1987). Is Psychology the Major for You? Planning for Your
Undergraduate Years. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Wunsch, M. A. (Ed.) (1994). Mentoring Revisited: Making an Impact on Individuals
and Institutions. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning
series)
Classroom Management
Richardson, S. M. (Ed.) (1999). Promoting Civility: A Teaching Challenge. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Whitley, B. E., Jr., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2002). Academic Dishonesty: An Educator’s
Guide. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Computers
Reddick, R., & King, E. (1996). The Online Student: Making the Grade on the
Internet. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace.
Critical Thinking
Halonen, J. S. (Ed.) (1986). Teaching Critical Thinking in Psychology. Milwaukee:
Alverno College Productions.
Halonen, J. S. (1995). The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory
Psychology. New York: Worth Publishers.
Zechmeister, E. B., & Johnson, J. E. (1992). Critical Thinking: A Functional
Approach. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Departmental Issues
Bennett, J. B., & Figuli, D. J. (1990). Enhancing Departmental Leadership: The
Roles of the Chairperson. New York: Macmillan.
Diamond, R. M. (1994). Serving on Promotion and Tenure Committees. Bolton, MA:
Anker Publishing.
Lucas, A. F. (Ed.) (1989). The Department Chairperson's Role in Enhancing College
Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Miller, R. I. (1987). Evaluating Faculty for Promotion and Tenure. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
Seldin, P. (1990). Changing Practices in Faculty Evaluation. San Francisco: JosseyBass.
Sorcinelli, M. D., et al (Eds.). (1992). Developing New and Junior Faculty. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Wergin, J. F. (Ed.) (1991). Using Consultants Successfully. San Francisco: Jossey-
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Bass. (New Directions for Higher Education series)
Diversity, Gender, Multiculturalism, Aging
Bowser, B. P., Auletta, G. S., & Jones, T. (1993). Confronting Diversity Issues on
Campus. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Bronstein, P., & Quina, K. (1988). Teaching a Psychology of People: Resources for
Gender and Sociocultural Awareness. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Bronstein, P., & Quina, K. (2003). Teaching Gender and Multicultural Awareness:
Resources for the Psychology Classroom. Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.
Roberts, H., Gonzales, J. C., Harris, O. D., Huff, D. J., Johns, A. M., Lou, R., & Scott, O.
L. (1994). Teaching from a Multicultural Perspective. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Whitbourne, S. K., & Cavanaugh, J. C. (2002). Integrating Aging Topics into
Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teaching Undergraduates. Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association.
Grading and Assessment
Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (Eds.). (1998). Changing the Way We Grade Student
Performance: Classroom Assessment and the New Learning Paradigm. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Ory, J. C., & Ryan, K. E. (1993). Tips for Improving Testing and Grading. Newbury
Park, CA: Sage.
Roid, G. H., & Haladyna, T. M. (1982). A Technology for Test-item Writing. New
York: Academic Press.
Walvoord, B. E., & Anderson, V. J. (1998). Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning
and Assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Graduate Students and GTAs
Andrews, J. D. W. (Ed.) (1985). Strengthening the Teaching Assistant Faculty. San
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Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Bickman, L., & Ellis, H. (Eds.) (1990). Preparing Psychologists for the 21st Century:
Proceedings of the National Conference on Graduate Education in Psychology. Hillsdale,
NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Fretz, B. R., & Stang, D. J. (1980). Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology: Not
for Seniors Only. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Johnson, W. B., & Huwe, J. M. (2002). Getting Mentored in Graduate School.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Korman, M. (Ed.) (1976). Levels and Patterns of Professional Training in
Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Nyquist, J. D., & Wulff, D. H. (1996). Working Effectively with Graduate Assistants.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Sternberg, R. J. (2003). Psychology 101 and 1/2: The Unspoken Rules for Success in
Academia. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Higher Education
Bok, D. (1986). Higher Learning. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Boyer, E. L. (1990). Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Brown, J. W., & Thornton, Jr., J. W. (1963). College Teaching: Perspectives and
Guidelines. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Bruner, J. S. (1966). Toward a Theory of Instruction. New York: W. W. Norton.
Civikly, J. M. (Ed.) (1986). Communicating in College Classrooms. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
Cochran, L. H. (1989). Administrative Commitment to Teaching. Cape Girardeau,
MO: Step Up, Inc.
Diamond, R. M. (1989). Designing and Improving Courses and Curricula in Higher
Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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Freed, M. N., Hess, R. K., & Ryan, J. M. (Eds.) (1989). The Educator's Desk
Reference: A Sourcebook of Educational Information and Research. New York: Macmillan.
Glassick, C. E., Huber, M. T., & Maeroff, G. I. (1997). Scholarship Assessed:
Evaluation of the Professoriate. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Katz, J., & Henry M. (1988). Turning Professors into Teachers: A New Approach to
Faculty Development and Student Learning. New York: Macmillan.
Lewis, H. R. (2006). Excellence without a Soul: How a Great University Forgot
Education. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.
Sarason, S. B. (2001). American Psychology & Schools: A Critique. New York:
Teachers College Press.
Schubert, J. D., Vecchia, J. V., & Brown, R. H. (Eds.) (1995). Higher Education in a
Postmodern Era: Ethics, Politics, Practices. Special issue of American Behavioral Scientist,
38, 955-1041.
Sykes, C. J. (1988). Prof Scam: Professors and the Demise of Higher Education.
Washington, DC: Regnery Gateway.
History of Psychology
Benjamin, L. T., Jr. (1981). Teaching History of Psychology: A Handbook. New
York: Academic Press.
Introductory Psychology Course
Benjamin, L. T., Jr., Daniel, R. S., & Brewer, C. L. (Eds.) (1985). Handbook for
Teaching Introductory Psychology, Vol. 1. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Goss Lucas, S. (2008). A guide to teaching introductory psychology. Malden, MA:
Blackwell.
Griggs, R. A. (2002). Handbook for Teaching Introductory Psychology (with an
emphasis on assessment), Vol. 3. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
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Hebl, M. E., Brewer, C. L., & Benjamin, L. T., Jr. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook for
Teaching Introductory Psychology, Vol. 2. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers.
Johnson, M., & Wertheimer, M. (Eds.) (1979). Psychology Teacher's Resource Book:
First Course. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Sternberg, R. (Ed.). (1997). Teaching Introductory Psychology: Survival Tips from
the Experts. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Walker, E. L., & McKeachie, W. J. (1967). Some Thoughts about Teaching the
Beginning Course in Psychology. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Large Classes
Herr, K. (1989). Improving Teaching and Learning in Large Classes: A Practical
Manual. Fort Collins: Colorado State University.
Weimer, M. G. (Ed.) (1987). Teaching Large Classes Well. San Francisco: JosseyBass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Media
Wedding, D., & Boyd, M. A. (1999). Movies and Mental Illness: Using Films to
Understand Psychopathology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Psychology, Teaching of
Buskist, W., & Davis, S. F. (Eds.) (2006). Handbook of the Teaching of Psychology.
Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
Davis, S. F., & Buskist, W. (Eds.) (2002). Teaching Psychology: Essays in Honor of
Wilbert J. McKeachie and Charles L. Brewer. Mahwah, NJ: Larence Erlbaum.
Hartley, J., & McKeachie, W. J. (Eds.) (1990). Teaching Psychology: A Handbook.
Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Johnson, M., & Daniel, R. S. (Eds). (1974). Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography
on the Teaching of Psychology at the Undergraduate Level through 1972. Washington, DC:
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American Psychological Association.
Kasschau, R. A., & Wertheimer, M. (1974). Teaching Psychology In Secondary
Schools. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Keller, P. A. (Ed.) (1994). Academic Paths: Career Decisions and Experiences of
Psychologists. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Kulik, J. A. (Ed.) (1973). Undergraduate Education in Psychology. Washington, DC:
American Psychological Association.
Maas, J. B., & Kleiber, D. A. (Eds.) (1975). Directory of Teaching Innovations in
Psychology. Washington, DC: Division Two of the American Psychological Association.
McGovern, T. V. (Ed.) (1993). Handbook for Enhancing Undergraduate Education
in Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Perlman, B., McCann, L. I., & Buskist, W. (2005). Voices of NITOP: Memorable
Talks from the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. Washington, DC:
Association of Psychological Science.
Perlman, B., McCann, L. I., & McFadden, S. H. (Eds.) (1999). Lessons Learned:
Practical Advice for the Teaching of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological
Society.
Perlman, B., McCann, L. I., & McFadden, S. H. (Eds.) (2003). Lessons Learned:
Practical Advice for the Teaching of Psychology (Vol. 2). Washington, DC: American
Psychological Society.
Puente, A. E., Matthews, J. R., & Brewer, C. L. (Eds.) (1992). Teaching Psychology in
America: A History. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Whitford, F. W. (1992). Teaching Psychology: A Guide for the New Instructor.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Statistics and Research Methods
Ware, M. E., & Brewer, C. L. (Eds.) (1999). Handbook for Teaching Statistics and
Research Methods. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. (Volume I, 1988)
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Teaching (Generic books)
Albright, M. J., et al (Eds.) (1992). Teaching in the Information Age: The Role of
Educational Technology. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Bain, K. (2004). What the Best College Teachers Do. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Univ.
Press.
Banner, J. M., Jr., & Cannon, H. C. (1997). The Elements of Teaching. New Haven,
CT: Yale University Press.
Barzun, J. (1945). Teacher in America. Indianapolis: Liberty Press.
Beidler, P. G. (Ed.) (1986). Distinguished Teachers on Effective Teaching. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (New Directions for Teaching and Learning series)
Boice, R. (1996). First-Order Principles for College Teachers. Bolton, MA: Anker.
Bonham, G. W. (Ed.) (1978). Guide to Effective Teaching. New York: Change
Magazine Press.
Brookfield, S. D. (1990). The Skillful Teacher. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Davis, B. G. (1993). Tools for Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass.
Eble, K. E. (1988). The Craft of Teaching (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Erickson, B. L., & Strommer, D. W. (1991). Teaching College Freshmen. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Forsyth, D. R. (2002). The Professor’s Guide to Teaching: Psychological Principles
and Practices. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Gardiner, W. L. (1980). The Psychology of Teaching. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Gibson, G. W. (1992). Good Start: A Guidebook for New Faculty in Liberal Arts
Colleges. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing.
Gullette, M. M. (Ed.) (1984). The Art and Craft of Teaching. Cambridge, MA:
Harvard University Press.
Hoover, K. H. (1980). College Teaching Today: A Handbook for Postsecondary
Instruction. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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Johnson, B. (Ed.) (1982). The Pedagogical Imperative: Teaching as a Literary
Genre. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
Magnan, B. (1989). 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Professors. Madison, WI: Magna
Publications.
McKeachie, W. J., et al (2002). Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for
College and University Teachers (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
Menges, R. J., & Mathis, B. C. (1988). Key Resources on Teaching, Learning,
Curriculum, and Faculty Development. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Menges, R. J., & Svinicki, M. (Eds.) (1991). College Teaching: From Theory to
Practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Morris, W. H. (Ed.) (1970). Effective College Teaching. Washington, DC: American
Council on Education.
Ornstein, A. C. (Ed.) (1995). Teaching: Theory into Practice. Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
Pullias, E. V., Lockhart, A., Bond, M. H., Clifton, M., & Miller, D. M. (1963). Toward
Excellence in College Teaching. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
Schomberg, S. F. (Ed.) (1986). Strategies for Teaching and Learning in University
Classrooms. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Extension Services.
Seifert, K. L. (1999). Constructing a Psychology of Teaching & Learning. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin.
Weimer, M. G. (1993). Improving Your Classroom Teaching. Newbury Park, CA:
Sage.
Wittrock, M. C. (Ed.) (1986). Handbook of Research on Teaching (3rd ed.). New
York: Macmillan.
Teaching Evaluation and Enhancement
Paris, S. G., & Ayres, L. R. (1994). Becoming Reflective Students and Teachers with
Portfolio and Authentic Assessment. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Seldin, P. (1991, 1997). The Teaching Portfolio. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing. (1st
and 2nd editions)
Seldin, P., & Associates (1993). Successful Use of Teaching Portfolios. Bolton, MA:
Anker Publishing.
Theall, M., & Franklin, J. (Eds.) (1991). Effective Practices for Improving Teaching.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Teaching Methods
Brookfield, S. D., & Preskill, S. (1999). Discussion as a Way of Teaching: Tools and
Techniques for Democratic Classrooms. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Brown, G. (1978). Lecturing and Explaining. New York: Methuen.
Tierney, E. P. (1996). How to Make Effective Presentations. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage.
Writing
Anderson, C. E., Carrell, A. T., & Widdifield, J. L., Jr. (2004). APA and MLA Writing
Formats (revised ed.). New York: Pearson.
Dunn, D. S. (2008). A Short Guide to Writing about Psychology (2nd ed.). New
York: Pearson-Longman.
Galvan, J. L. (1999). Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social
and Behavioral Sciences. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Pub.
Rosnow, R. L., & Rosnow, M. (1992). Writing Papers in Psychology (2nd ed.).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Solomon, P. R. (1985). Research Report Writing in Psychology. Glenview, IL: Scott,
Foresman.
Sorcinelli, M. D., & Elbow, P. (Eds.) (1997). Writing to Learn: Strategies for
Assigning and Responding to Writing Across the Disciplines. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
(New Directions for Teaching and Learning Series)