Instrumentation for Integrated Lecture/Lab in Introductory Psychology

科学导论课程的一个主要问题是，学生们常常对这种经历感到厌烦。未能抓住学生的兴趣并刺激学习，部分原因在于授课的单向沟通方式以及将实验与课程内容隔离开来。这些因素导致智力技能的发展和对内容的理解薄弱。本系通过整合心理学入门课程的讲座和实验部分来解决这些问题。学生积极探索概念，实验程序和模拟使用多媒体计算机。学生们也在用带有生理记录设备的计算机进行实验。这种方法使心理学、心理生物学、教育学和广泛的非科学领域的学生受益。本课程的方法应该鼓励学生考虑科学事业。＊

A major problem with introductory science courses is that students are often turned off by the experience. This failure to capture the interest and stimulate learning is partly related to the one-way communication style of lectures and the isolation of laboratories from the content of the course. These factors contribute to a weak development of intellectual skills and understanding of the content. The department is addressing these problems by integrating the lecture and laboratory portions of the introductory psychology course. Students are actively exploring concepts, experimental procedures, and simulations using multimedia computers. Students are also conducting experiments using computers interfaced with physiological recording equipment. This approach is benefitting students majoring in psychology, psychobiology, education, and a broad range of non-science areas. The methods of this course should encourage students to consider scientific careers. *