PSYC 214 Meeting (8/29) - Sept. 5

Meeting #2

* Check-in: reactions to lecture, emphasis on note taking, Normally 1hr40min class - no break;

* SPSS v.12 & 13 vs. SPSS v. 14
- p. 7; 23

* Personal Reflection & Development
- Strength: 1) teaching experience; 2) statistical knowledge; 3) enthusiasm & conscientiousness; 4) openness to feedback and growth;
- Goals: 1) teaching philosophy, balanced position in power dynamics; 2) modesty vs. manifested confidence; 3) clear & concise communication. Find multiple ways to explain the same concept, esp. when it is difficult for the students to comprehend.
(Liberation psychology; bank deposit model of teaching vs. active collaborative learning; formal vs. informal; locus of responsibility; friendly, approachable & perceived competency)

* Plan for Lab Next Week
- Honor Code: website, categories, pair group activity (work sheet with scenarios)
- Key concepts: population vs. sample; random vs. "representative" sample, etc.
- Example & Exercise
- Introduce SPSS: obtain the software; open; data vs. variable view; enter data; save data