Day 1 lesson plan—Discuss skills. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. (or: How a focus on professional skills impacts psychology statistics students’ course, instructor, and self-perceptions).

What is it about?

Talking about college students skill development in a psychology statistics and research methods course helps them 1) have more positive attitudes toward the course and instructor and 2) understand and describe their skill sets to future graduate schools and employers.

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Why is it important?

Statistics teachers usually just teach statistics. In today's market, and given students' motivations to get good jobs and get into graduate schools, professors can and should help them see the value of this often dreaded course for their professional futures.