Psy 301


Teaching of Psychology Topic Exercise

Send e-mail to:  psy301@csulb.edu and a copy to yourself
    In subject header put:   (your last name) - Teaching
 

Source: Video on Teaching of Psychology(# 25) in Peer Advising office or on reserve in the main library; Brochure on college teaching of psychology (called Position Opening:  Professor)  available from the Peer Advisors, Career Paths in Psychology, and/or Internet info on University Teaching

Please number your questions and write( in your own words) full sentences for each question.

  1. Identify five key activities in which college faculty are involved. (3 pts.)
  2. Review the chapter 1 on university teaching in Career Paths in Psychology (located in Peer Advising or on reserve in the main library) and describe the typical day of a university professor.  (5 pts.)
  3. Describe the positive and negative aspects of college teaching from your perspective. (2 pts.)
  4. What is meant by assistant, associate, and full professors? (3 pt.)
  5. What is the salary range for university teachers?  What factors influence the salary? (2 pts.)
  6. What is meant by tenure track? Why was the tenure system established? (2 pts.)
  7. What is a sabbatical leave? (1 pt.)
  8. How are professors evaluated for retention and promotion? (2 pts.)

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