Teaching

Research sources

Inspect the evidence behind the guides. Each record states the source type, actual reading scope and a limit on interpretation.

Checked October 23, 2026. This is a selected reference, not a systematic review. A source may support only part of a guide; original teaching examples are labeled separately.

34 entries

College of New Caledonia, PSYC-101: Introduction to Psychology I

Caledonia, C. of N. (2026). College of new caledonia, PSYC-101: Introduction to psychology i. https://cnc.bc.ca/programs-courses/courses/detail/PSYC-101

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

A three-credit, 15-week introduction covering history, methods, biological psychology, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language, and thought. The catalog lists no prerequisites.

Reading scope: Official course description and section schedule inspected. Assessment weights are absent, and the delivery field is unspecified; online location alone does not establish asynchronous teaching.

AP Psychology: current course and exam

College Board. (2026a). AP psychology: Current course and exam. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-psychology

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

Five units cover biological bases, cognition, development and learning, social psychology and personality, and mental and physical health. Concept application, scientific investigation, data interpretation, and evidence-based argument run across topics.

Reading scope: Official course, exam, and 2026–27 course-change pages inspected. Use CED effective Fall 2025 plus corrections. No guarantee of university credit.

Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology

Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K. A., Marsh, E. J., Nathan, M. J., & Willingham, D. T. (2013). Improving students’ learning with effective learning techniques. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 14(1), 4–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100612453266

Learning-science review

Learning-science review

Review of ten techniques. Practice testing and distributed practice rated high utility; applicability depends on task and implementation. Broader than Intro psychology.

Reading scope: Publisher-indexed search excerpts; PubMed abstract; APS official summary

A Classroom Study on the Role of Prior Knowledge and Retrieval Tool in the Testing Effect

Francis, A. P., Wieth, M. B., Zabel, K. L., & Carr, T. H. (2020). A classroom study on the role of prior knowledge and retrieval tool in the testing effect. Psychology Learning &amp, 19(3), 258–274. https://doi.org/10.1177/1475725720924872

Introductory psychology study

Introductory psychology study

Quasi-experiment, N=53 in two classes. Retrieval concept mapping favored related exam performance; small local sample.

Reading scope: Full publisher article

Putting evidence-based claims to the test: A multi-site classroom study of retrieval practice and spaced practice

Gurung, R. A. R., & Burns, K. (2019). Putting evidence‐based claims to the test: A multi‐site classroom study of retrieval practice and spaced practice. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 33(5), 732–743. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3507

Introductory psychology study

Introductory psychology study

Nine institutions, N=351; retrieval and spacing interacted. Do not simplify to more quizzes always helps. First online accepted manuscript December 2018; journal year 2019.

Reading scope: Publisher abstract

Towards a DAARES (Decolonizing, Accessible, Anti-Racist, Equitable, and Sustainable) Introductory Psychology Class

Harms, M., Demanarig, D. L., Ibrahim, M., Meredith, L., Yang, J. P., Wong-Padoongpatt, G., Dummer, C., & Currie, E. (2026). Towards a DAARES (decolonizing, accessible, anti-racist, equitable, and sustainable) introductory psychology class. Teaching of Psychology, Article 00986283261425246. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283261425246

Introductory psychology study

Introductory psychology study

Retrospective online survey, N=645 at multiple US institutions. Associations with reported outcomes; not causal evidence.

Reading scope: Publisher abstract

The weirdest people in the world?

Henrich, J., Heine, S. J., & Norenzayan, A. (2010). The weirdest people in the world? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33(2–3), 61–83. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x0999152xConsulted source

Cross-cultural review

Cross-cultural review

Questions generalization from WEIRD samples; does not claim all human processes differ or test teaching effectiveness.

Reading scope: Publisher abstract and author-hosted publication record

International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes

ICUPO. (2026). International collaboration on undergraduate psychology outcomes. https://www.icupo.org/

International professional framework

International professional framework

Official purpose explicitly supports local, national and regional adaptation. Whole-degree guidance, not mandatory Intro syllabus. Links final model and 2026 article DOI 10.1037/amp0001687.

Reading scope: Official current page; model itself not inspected

IB DP Psychology: last assessment 2026

International Baccalaureate. (2026). IB DP psychology: Last assessment 2026. https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/psychology/

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

The outgoing course integrates biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches with selected applied topics. Its assessment requirements belong to the cohort whose final assessment is in 2026.

Reading scope: Landing page inspected; outgoing assessment weights were not extracted. Do not apply first-assessment-2027 proposal guidance to this cohort.

IB DP Psychology: first assessment 2027

International Baccalaureate. (2027b). IB DP psychology: First assessment 2027. https://www.ibo.org/university-admission/latest-curriculum-updates/psychology-updates/

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

Biological, cognitive, and sociocultural content connects with four applied contexts and six concepts. Class practicals support research-method judgment. The course began teaching in August 2025 for first assessment in May 2027.

Reading scope: Official update and examiner instructions inspected. SL papers 70% and proposal IA 30%; HL papers 80% and proposal IA 20%. Keep separate from outgoing course.

University of British Columbia, PSYC 101-009, Luke Clark, 2025–26 Winter Term 2

Luke Clark / University of British Columbia. (2026). University of British columbia, PSYC 101-009, luke clark, 2025–26 winter term 2. https://psych.cms.arts.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PSYC-101-009-2025WT2-CLARK-syllabus.pdf

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

A biological and cognitive introduction covering methods, neuroscience, perception, learning, memory, language, and thinking. Three tests contribute 25% each, discussion posts 13%, reading quizzes 10%, and research experience 2%. Recorded lectures support the in-person course.

Reading scope: Official 2025–26 Winter Term 2 syllabus inspected for content, outcomes, delivery, materials, and assessment. PSYC 102 covers other major domains; this is not presented as a fully asynchronous course.

A Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Synchronous Online Learning on Cognitive and Affective Educational Outcomes

Martin, F., Sun, T., Turk, M., & Ritzhaupt, A. (2021). A meta-analysis on the effects of synchronous online learning on cognitive and affective educational outcomes. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 22(3), 205–242. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v22i3.5263

Online-learning meta-analysis

Online-learning meta-analysis

19 publications, 27 effects; small synchronous cognitive advantage over asynchronous. Broader educational settings; other overall models nonsignificant.

Reading scope: Publisher abstract and references

Generalizing test-enhanced learning from the laboratory to the classroom

Mcdaniel, M. A., Roediger, H. L., & Mcdermott, K. B. (2007). Generalizing test-enhanced learning from the laboratory to the classroom. Psychonomic Bulletin &amp, 14(2), 200–206. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03194052Consulted source

Broader learning research

Broader learning research

Three educationally relevant experiments; short-answer retrieval and feedback. Do not label all experiments Intro psychology.

Reading scope: PubMed abstract

MIT 9.00SC, Introduction to Psychology, Fall 2011

OpenCourseWare, M. (2011). Syllabus | introduction to psychology | brain and cognitive sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/9-00sc-introduction-to-psychology-fall-2011/pages/syllabus/syllabus/

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

An archived undergraduate course adapted for independent learners, with lectures, questions, exam solutions, and writing tasks. Original MIT grading was exams 60%, two papers 30%, and discussion 10%.

Reading scope: Official Fall 2011 syllabus inspected. Writing tasks are optional for independent OCW learners; scientific examples and readings reflect the archived course.

Open Yale Courses PSYC 110, Spring 2007, Paul Bloom

Paul Bloom / Yale University. (2007). Open Yale courses PSYC 110, spring 2007, paul bloom. https://oyc.yale.edu/introduction-psychology/psyc-110

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

An archived survey with recorded lectures, weekly reading responses, a book review, and examinations. Grades were reading responses 15%, book review 20%, midterm 30%, and final 35%.

Reading scope: Official Spring 2007 course and syllabus inspected. The page also describes experimental participation; it is distinct from the current Yale catalog.

Daily Online Testing in Large Classes: Boosting College Performance while Reducing Achievement Gaps

Pennebaker, J. W., Gosling, S. D., & Ferrell, J. D. (2013). Daily online testing in large classes: Boosting college performance while reducing achievement gaps. PLoS ONE, 8(11), Article e79774. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079774

Introductory psychology study

Introductory psychology study

Historical cohorts at one university, N=901 versus 935. Bundled intervention; cannot isolate quizzing or establish a universal causal benefit.

Reading scope: Full publisher article

A Comparison of Interteaching and Lecture in the College Classroom

Saville, B. K., Zinn, T. E., Neef, N. A., Norman, R. V., & Ferreri, S. J. (2006). A COMPARISON OF INTERTEACHING AND LECTURE IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39(1), 49–61. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2006.42-05

Adjacent psychology teaching research

Adjacent psychology teaching research

Studies graduate special education and undergraduate research methods, not Intro psychology.

Reading scope: Full article via PMC

The Open University, OpenLearn: Starting with psychology

The Open University. (2019). The open university, OpenLearn: Starting with psychology. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/psychology/starting-psychology/content-section-0

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

A five-hour introductory short course on interacting influences on mind and behavior. Activities address case examples, memory, relationships, groups, and happiness.

Reading scope: Official course description, outcomes, contents, access notice, and update date inspected. The participation statement is not a degree credit.

University of the Fraser Valley, PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology I

University of the Fraser Valley. (2026). University of the fraser valley, PSYC 101: Introduction to psychology i. https://www.ufv.ca/calendar/CourseOutlines/PDFs/PSYC/PSYC101-20250523.pdf

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

An official introductory-course outline emphasizes research methods, brain function, learning, memory, and social behavior. It explicitly includes examining Indigenous psychology. Recommended evaluation is assignments 24%, quizzes/tests 41%, and final examination 35%.

Reading scope: Both pages inspected. The outline allows instructor variation and also mentions a normal 4% participation/observation component without identifying its allocation within the displayed totals.

Yale current catalog, PSYC 1100

Yale University. (2026). Yale current catalog, PSYC 1100. https://catalog.yale.edu/ycps/subjects-of-instruction/psychology/

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

The current catalog identifies PSYC 1100 as a survey of biological, cognitive, and social bases of behavior. It also describes the course’s prerequisite role within the psychology major.

Reading scope: Official catalog description and prerequisite information inspected. It does not provide a section syllabus or assignment weights.

Yale/Coursera: Introduction to Psychology, Paul Bloom

Yale University / Coursera. (n.d.). Introduction to psychology. https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-psychology

Official curriculum or course example

Official curriculum or course example

A self-paced introductory survey covering thought and behavior through biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical topics. The provider listing shows seven modules and six assignments.

Reading scope: Official provider listing inspected; enrolled assessment content, current payment eligibility, and certificate terms were not tested. No university-credit equivalence is claimed.

Effectiveness of synchronous and asynchronous online learning: a meta-analysis

Zeng, H., & Luo, J. (2023). Effectiveness of synchronous and asynchronous online learning: A meta-analysis. Interactive Learning Environments, 32(8), 4297–4313. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2023.2197953

Online-learning meta-analysis

Online-learning meta-analysis

14 studies, trivial asynchronous knowledge advantage. First online 2023; journal volume 2024. Different evidence set from Martin et al.; no universal winner.

Reading scope: Publisher-indexed abstract; direct open 403; ERIC corroborated year

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