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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.
Class-Specific Teaching Resource
Social Psychology
Is it you or situations you find yourself in? Social contexts and our role of construal (e.g., interpretations) shape our lives and cultures.
My first Social Psychology class flabbergasted me! Once upon a time, I considered a career in politics, hoping to help our society flourish. But as an American University college student (Washington, DC) I became disillusioned realizing politics cares less about solving problems and more about “solving” problems as a means to an end of power. I felt myself becoming cynical, something I’m repelled by having seen its impact on people who embrace it. I'd rather surround myself with beauty and see the world from a different angle. Even while moving away from politics, our seemingly insurmountable, worsening social conflicts weigh on me. Discovering Social Psychology meant learning we can actually study prejudice, morality, gender, aggression, and so much more contentiousness with science. While setting aside our biases is challenging, we can minimize them, and the self-correcting nature of science gives me hope.
"Cynicism isn't smarter; it's only safer." ~ Jewel
To me, Jewel Kilcher is the Taylor Swift of my generation. And I'm forever an Everyday Angel (EDA) and Swiftie. ~ Katie
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Dear Mr. Vernon, ... we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours,
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Notes for Teachers, with legend:
I hope you find something helpful for your classes! ~ Katie
self-reflection online activities
📈 individual differences:
🎨 demonstrate concept in action
💙 sensitive
engaging classroom experiences
🏔️ individual hands-on learning.
💬 class-wide discussion:
🧩 breakout groups:
🤔 engaging lecture (e.g., vivid examples)
pedagogical research & essays.
🍎research
✒️ personal essay reflections about teaching
📖 reference documents (e.g., handouts, how to guides)
self-reflection online activities
📈 individual differences:
🎨 demonstrate concept in action
💙 sensitive
engaging classroom experiences
🏔️ individual hands-on learning.
💬 class-wide discussion:
🧩 breakout groups:
🤔 engaging lecture (e.g., vivid examples)
pedagogical research & essays.
🍎research
✒️ personal essay reflections about teaching
📖 reference documents (e.g., handouts, how to guides)