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Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Introductory Psychology Using the Jigsaw Method Adapted for Remote Learning

Journal of College Science Teaching—January/February 2022 (Volume 51, Issue 3)

By Monica Kim Ngan Thieu, John C. Foo, and Caroline B. Marvin

People’s ability to evaluate scientific research is important to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. STEM educators can use the pandemic to frame instruction of scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. In a small pilot introductory psychology course taught online in spring 2021, we created jigsaw-style modules organized around real-world applications of psychological research in which students applied results from empirical papers to address current issues and integrated their findings into group projects. In this article, we discuss a module focusing on how children’s development might be impacted by different COVID-19 pandemic school opening policies. We found that students successfully applied empirical results to inform approaches to public policy. Our experience can offer guidance to future STEM instructors incorporating current events into course content to support student learning in a virtual learning environment.

 

People’s ability to evaluate scientific research is important to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. STEM educators can use the pandemic to frame instruction of scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. In a small pilot introductory psychology course taught online in spring 2021, we created jigsaw-style modules organized around real-world applications of psychological research in which students applied results from empirical papers to address current issues and integrated their findings into group projects.
People’s ability to evaluate scientific research is important to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. STEM educators can use the pandemic to frame instruction of scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. In a small pilot introductory psychology course taught online in spring 2021, we created jigsaw-style modules organized around real-world applications of psychological research in which students applied results from empirical papers to address current issues and integrated their findings into group projects.
 

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 25, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 25, 2022

Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session.

*The Virtual Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop with the Authors is a prerequisite for this Train-the-Trainer opportunity.

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session.

*The Virtual Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop with the Authors is a prerequisite for this Train-the-Trainer opportunity.

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session.

*The Virtual Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop with the Authors is a prerequisite for this Train-the-Trainer opportunity.

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session.

*The Virtual Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop with the Authors is a prerequisite for this Train-the-Trainer opportunity.

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session.

*The Virtual Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop with the Authors is a prerequisite for this Train-the-Trainer opportunity.

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Volume 59, Number 3
Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.
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Volume 59, Number 3
Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.
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Volume 59, Number 3
Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.
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Volume 89, Number 3
Data Analysis in the Science Classroom
This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 
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Volume 89, Number 3
Data Analysis in the Science Classroom
This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 
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Volume 89, Number 3
Data Analysis in the Science Classroom
This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 
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Volume 45, Number 3
Science Teaching Challenges
How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.
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Volume 45, Number 3
Science Teaching Challenges
How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.
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Volume 45, Number 3
Science Teaching Challenges
How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.
 

scope on the skies

Exploring Deep Space—Galaxies!

Science Scope—January/February 2022 (Volume 45, Issue 3)

By Bob Riddle

 

citizen science

The Woodpecker Cavity Cam Project

Science Scope—January/February 2022 (Volume 45, Issue 3)

By Jill Nugent

 

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Using Key Features to Analyze and Modify Curriculum for the NGSS

Science Scope—January/February 2022 (Volume 45, Issue 3)

By Benjamin R. Lowell and Hannah McGowan

Using Key Features to Analyze and Modify Curriculum for the NGSS

 

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What is a Variable?

An Icebreaker Activity

Science Scope—January/February 2022 (Volume 45, Issue 3)

By Anne Farley Schoeffler

What is a Variable?

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