Teaching at the University of Alberta:
Average Universal Student Ratings of Instruction rating for the item, Overall the instructor is excellent = 4.61 (over the last 6 yrs.)
Teaching Awards
Instructors of Distinction Honor Roll (2014-2015), Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
Connie Varnhagen Excellence in Teaching Psychology Award (2012), Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
Honour Roll with Distinction, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, received 36 times since 2009 based on teaching evaluations in: PSYCO 105 (7 times), 212 (4 times), 233 (2 times), 241 (4 times), 333 (3 times), 342 (5 times), 347 (6 times), & 447/505 (5 times).
Honour Roll, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, received 12 times since 2009 based on teaching evaluations in: PSYCO 105 (5 times), 212 (2 times), 233 (3 times), 342 (1 time), & 447/505 (1 time).
PSYCO 447: Self and Identity class Winter 2014
Current Courses: Fall 2018
PSYCO 105 – Individual and Social Behavior (Syllabus)(USRI rating = 4.46)
This course is an introduction to the study of human individuality, personality, and social psychological processes. Some aspects of normal and abnormal human development, psychological assessment and treatment may be reviewed. In addition to examining the research methods used in empirical investigations of psychology, we will cover several different topic areas of psychology, including: language and thought, intelligence, human development, personality and social psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment. This course will also cover current empirical investigations into the nature and function of individual and social behavior, and how the psychological concepts described in the lectures and text may (or may not) be reflected in real world examples.
PSYCO 212 – Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (Syllabus) (USRI rating = 4.43)
This class will provide an introduction to basic scientific methodology. Hopefully, by the end of the term you will have the skills to (1) interpret, critically evaluate, and discuss scientific research (both your own and others), (2) design and conduct your own scientific experiments, and (3) clearly and concisely communicate scientific results to other through APA-style research reports.
PSYCO 342 - Social Influence (Syllabus)(USRI rating = 4.72)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to research on social influence. Particular attention will be given to reviewing theory and empirical research on conformity, compliance, and obedience. This course will also cover attitudes and their measurement, as well as the factors that make persuasive messages effective in changing or altering attitudes. We will apply findings from the social influence literature to understanding influence processes in various social contexts (including several of the following: advertising, communication or fundraising campaigns, political campaigns, "brainwashing", lying, and psychological warfare contexts).
PSYCO 447 and 505: Self and Identity class Winter 2015
PSYCO 447 and 505: Self and Identity class Winter 2016