WILL THIS BE ON THE TEST? ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS' FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY CLASSES

Survey, archival, and observational methods were used to identify frequently asked questions (FAQ) posed by students in Introduction to Psychology classes. Specifically, the focus of this research was on students' questions not typically answered in standard Introduction to Psychology textbooks. However, most student questions were unique and not broadly shared across Introduction to Psychology courses. A follow-up survey identified three questions that Introduction to Psychology instructors wanted more fully addressed and as a result, the author with the help of relevant experts, created short answers to these questions. Results have important implications for teaching Introduction to Psychology and informing future research into frequently asked questions. Keywords: Student-generated questions, frequently asked questions, introduction to psychology
Introduction to Psychology is one of the most popular courses in undergraduate education, with enrollments topping one million annually (Adelman, 2004; Steuer & Ham, 2008). However, teaching Introduction to Psychology [...]