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Transforming Our Lives through Self Reflection and Psychology
A psychology professor's collection of lessons fostering self-discovery through online activities, hands-on classroom experiences, engaging lectures, and effective discussion prompts.
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Neuroscience & BioPsychology

Understanding connections among our bodies, endocrine processes (e.g., hormones), & nervous systems (e.g., brain) and our minds.
Intuitively our mind is us - our soul - and our body merely a vessel. But stepping back, we can see our mind and body aren't so distinct.Drugs dramatically impact our nervous systems - from heroin leaving us euphoric until we're anything but, to SSRI's subtly keeping serotonin between neurons and lifting our moods. Our endocrine system hormone shifts changing our minds too, like puberty, menstrual cycles, menopause, and gender affirming hormone care. Our Psychology and Biology intertwine. What does it mean for who we are?

Wizard of Oz, 1939, Original Move Poster
Left to Right: Anterior Cingulate Cortex; Prefrontal Cortex; Hippocampus; and Amygdala
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The Brain is wider than the Sky; For put them side by side; The one, the other will contain; With ease, and You beside; The Brain is deeper than the sea; For hold them, Blue to Blue; The one the other will absorb; As Sponges, Buckets do; The Brain is just the weight of God; For Heft them, Pound for Pound; And they will differ, if they do; As Syllable from Sound.
Emily Dickinson, The Brain is Wider than the Sky

Category within Class

Template of an Item
Here is a description of the item. Probably write about two sentences so it's clear to visitors what the item is and they can decide if to click into it. This is about the maximum length.

Category within Class

Template of an Item
Here is a description of the item. Probably write about two sentences so it's clear to visitors what the item is and they can decide if to click into it. This is about the maximum length.
Notes for Teachers, with legend:
I hope you find something helpful for your classes! ~ Katie

self-reflection online activities
πŸ“ˆ individual differences:
🎨 demonstrate concept in action
πŸ’™ sensitive

engaging classroom experiences
πŸ”οΈ individual hands-on learning.
πŸ’¬ class-wide discussion:
🧩 breakout groups:
πŸ€” engaging lecture (e.g., vivid examples)

pedagogical research & essays.
🍎research
βœ’οΈ personal essay reflections about teaching
πŸ“– reference documents (e.g., handouts, how to guides)