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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Patrick RosenkranzORCiD, Dr Amy Fielden, Dr Efstathia Tzemou
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Research methods teaching in psychology is pivotal in preparing students for the transition from student as learner to independent practitioner. We took an action research approach to re-design, implement and evaluate a module guiding students through a programmatic and pragmatic research cycle. These revisions allow students to experience how diverse psychological methods can be united within a programme of research, whilst working as collaborators. In three sequential studies, researching the same topic, the module integrates qualitative methods with psychometric scale development and finally, hypothesis testing.The evaluation highlighted that students developed a diverse range of transferable skills, but experienced uncertainty associated with the research process and anxiety attributed to the less definitive guidance provided by staff. Interestingly, the reflection prompted by the evaluation methods facilitated student appreciation of this process and its value in preparing them for their final year project.
Author(s): Rosenkranz P, Fielden A, Tzemou E
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Psychology Teaching Review
Year: 2014
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Pages: 28-35
Print publication date: 01/10/2014
ISSN (print): 0965-948X
Publisher: The British Psychological Society
URL: http://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/journals-and-periodicals/psychology-teaching-review-vol-20-no-2-winter-2014.html
