C.E.T.L.:: Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

23rd Southeatern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology Conference

The Kennesaw State University Psychology Department and
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Announce the

25th SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE ON
THE TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY
Friday & Saturday,

March 1st & 2nd, 2013

Recipient of the 2001 University System of Georgia Award
for Excellence in Research in Undergraduate Education

Registration Information

Conference Program

Location & Hotel Accommodation

Keynote Speakers

Becoming an Excellent Teacher

William Buskist is the Distinguished Professor in the Teaching of Psychology and a Faculty Fellow at Auburn's Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. In his 30 years at Auburn, he has taught over 35,000 undergraduates, mostly in large sections of introductory psychology. His primary research interests include the professional development of graduate students, excellence in teaching, and effective student learning. He has written and edited several volumes on college and university teaching. Most recently, he has published Evidence-Based Teaching (2011; with Jim Groccia), Effective College and University Teaching: Strategies and Tactics for the New Professoriate (2012; with Victor Benassi), and Handbook of College and University Teaching: Global Perspectives (with Jim Groccia and Mohammed Al Sudairi).

Are we teaching what we think we're teaching?: The importance of validity in psychology

Jessica Irons is currently an Associate Professor at James Madison University. She trained in both experimental health psychology and teaching of psychology at Augusta State University and Auburn University. She routinely engages in the scholarship of teaching and learning and has particular interest in the effects of mastery-based learning on related criterion-based tasks as well as the influence of different types of feedback on student performance. Jessica has been active in the Society for Teaching of Psychology for many years and she currently serves as an associate e-book editor and has chaired several task forces for the society. Jessica primarily teaches research methods and laboratory experience courses. In 2007, she was awarded the Wilbert J. McKeachie Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching by Division 2 of APA.

ABOUT THE 2013 CONFERENCE
Sponsored by the Kennesaw State University Department of Psychology and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, the 25th Annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology is an opportunity for teachers of psychology to discuss and share experiences and techniques. The conference offers concurrent sessions and invited addresses on teaching techniques and issues associated with undergraduate education. Time is also available for participants to get to know each other and establish contacts with fellow teachers throughout the Southeast. Please join us in celebrating teaching excellence in psychology through sharing best practices, innovative ideas for enhancing student learning, and interacting with your colleagues in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SPACE IS LIMITED PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
For the last several years we have been at capacity enrollment. Once we reach our capacity, additional registrations will be put on a waiting list for openings due to cancellations. The registration fees are listed below. All registration fees include all meals scheduled during the conference, breaks, and conference materials.

Registration Rates

Rates	Early Bird	Late	On-Site
Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Adjunct Faculty and Psychology High School Teacher	$150	$180	$200
Regular	$250	$280	$300

Early - Registration fee if received by Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
Late - After February 20, 2013

Each participant must register and pay individually.

Refund Policy
If a participant has to cancel for any reason, a full refund will be given if the cancellation is received by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2013.

Please complete the steps listed below. If you have any problems or questions about registration, please contact CETL (cetl@kennesaw.edu or 770.423.6410)

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CETL Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road MD 5400
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Conference Program

PDF Available Here

Friday, March 1, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Free Pre-Conference Workshops
Azalea A Workshop A	Undergraduate Research: Strategies for Avoiding, Overcoming or Circumventing the Obstacles Sandra Webster - Westminster College
Maplewood A Workshop B	Constructing Authentic Assessments Jared Keeley - Mississippi State University
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Welcome – Dunwoody ABC
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	THE W. HAROLD MOON INVITED ADDRESS – Dunwoody ABC Becoming an Excellent Teacher Bill Buskist - Auburn University
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch *(included in registration fee)* – Dunwoody ABC
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	BREAK
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions
Azalea A	The Present-Minded Professor: Effects of Mindful Pedagogy on Student Perceptions of Instructors Tracie Stewart - University of Mississippi
Azalea B	Revised Goals for the Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum: The Proposal of the APA Taskforce Michael Stoloff - James Madison University
Maplewood A	Why I Love Teaching Evolutionary Psychology and You Should Too! Anne Gordon - Bowling Green State University
Maplewood B	Using Psychic Readings, Dowsing Rods, and Power Balance Wristbands to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Tim Lawson - College of Mount St. Joseph
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	BREAK
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions
Azalea A	How to Avoid or Resolve Professor and Student Conflicts Stephen Braden - Kennesaw State University
Azalea B	Showing Basic Electrical Properties of Neurons with Circuit Boards: Low-Cost Laboratory Exercise for Behavioral Neuroscience Wayne Messer - Berea College
Maplewood A	Smaller Writing Assignments for Big Writing Issues Elizabeth Sheehan, Chantal Poister Tusher - Georgia State University
Maplewood B	Avoiding Plagiarism Marika Lamoreaux, Kim Darnell - Georgia State University
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	BREAK
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions
Azalea A	Teaching Controversial Topics Erin Hardin - University of Tennessee
Azalea B	Tell Me What You Eat and I Will Tell You What You Are: Incorporating Aspects of the Psychology of Eating into Introduction to Psychology Lectures Deborah Briihl - Valdosta State University
Maplewood A	Characteristics of Undergraduate Psychology Programs that Predict Student Success Michael L. Stoloff, Megan Rodgers, Kristen L. Smith, JoAnne Brewster - James Madison University Promoting and Implementing Curriculum Change Daniel T. Rogers - Kennesaw State University
Maplewood B	Increasing Underclassman Engagement in Independent Research Jennifer Wilhelm - College of Charleston Developing More Efficient, Sustainable, and Rewarding Undergraduate Research Experiences Christian End - Xavier University
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Cocktails (2 free drinks included in registration fee)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Dinner *(included in registration fee)* – Dunwoody ABC
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	THE G. WILLIAM HILL INVITED ADDRESS – Dunwoody ABC Are We Teaching What We Think We're Teaching? The Importance of Validity in Psychology Jessica Irons - James Madison University

Saturday, march 2, 2013
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast – Dunwoody ABC
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Participant Poster Session – Dunwoody ABC
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions
Azalea A	Teaching Developmental Psychology: Challenges and Solutions Rebecca Ryan - Georgia Southern University; Karen Brakke - Spelman College (presenters). Julie McIntyre - Russell Sage College; Sheronda Shearon - Spelman College (co-authors)
Azalea B	Averting Death by Academic PowerPoint! From Killer Professors to Killer Presenters Christy Price - Dalton State College
Maplewood A	Teaching With "Clickers" Cheryl Fortner-Wood - Winthrop University; Kiesa Getz Kelly - Tennessee State University
Maplewood B	Supporting Adjunct Faculty for Quality Teaching Stephen Braden - Kennesaw State University
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	BREAK
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions
Azalea A	Personal Construct Theory: An Alternative Approach to Pedagogy in the Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum Joseph Mayo - Gordon State College
Azalea B	Helping Graduate Students Become Effective Teachers Robyn Kondrad - University of Virginia; Amy Buddie - Kennesaw State University
Maplewood A	Teaching Statistics & Research Methods: Challenges and Solutions Valerie Jones Taylor - Spelman College; Tiffany Culver - Rio Grande College
Maplewood B	Conducting and Publishing Research with Undergraduates Janie Wilson - Georgia Southern University
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	BREAK
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch *(included in registration fee)* – Dunwoody ABC

Travel and Lodging

Until Feburary 7th, 2013 the conference rate for attendees $99.

You can make your reservations by calling (800) 554.0055.

When making your reservation, you will need to ask for the "Kennesaw State SETOP Conference"in order to receive the special rate.

All conference sessions and lodging will be at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Perimeter NW Hotel, conveniently located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road off I-285 E at Exit 29

Detail Directions

A large variety of driving and other transportation options can be found at: http://www.cpravinia.com/location.aspx

Flying:
If flying into Atlanta, from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport there are several options for reaching the conference hotel. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND TAKING A TAXI DIRECTLY FROM THE AIRPORT BECAUSE OF THE DISTANCE AND HIGH COST.

You can take the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit System (MARTA) directly from the airport to the Dunwoody (Perimeter Mall) station. The hotel offers a free shuttle service at specific times to and from this station.

PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL IN ADVANCE TO COORDINATE ARRIVAL TIMES WITH THEIR SHUTTLE AND RESERVE A SPACE ON THE SHUTTLE TO OR FROM THE MARTA STATION.

Taxi service to the hotel is also available from this station. Call the hotel for recommended taxi companies (1-770-955-1700). The hotel is also accessible by van service from the airport (A&M Limousine, http://www.aandmlimo.com/reservations.asp; Atlanta Hotel Connections, http://www.atlantashuttle.net; Atlanta Metro Shuttle, http://www.airportmetro.com). Advance reservations are REQUIRED and can be done at the shuttle company's Web site!