As many of our colleagues are starting a new academic year, the Center for Education in Psychology is pleased to share some updates on the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative. Started in 2018 under the leadership of IPI co-chairs, Regan A. R. Gurung and Garth Neufeld, the IPI steering committee and members of its four working groups has been involved in numerous activities including the following:
- Student Learning Outcomes for Introductory Psychologyopens in new window (PDF, 39KB) adopted as policy by Council in 2021.
- Transforming Introductory Psychology: Expect Advice on Teacher Training, Course Design, and Student Success published by APA
- IPI website refresh features links to videos and teaching resources including presentations, sample syllabi, and sample lessons.
- Project Assessment will soon feature activities and assessments specific to the teaching of introductory psychology.
- IPI Summer Course Design Institute (CDI) was held over the summer 2022 to convey more guidance and information specific to implementing the IPI recommendations. Videos from the CDI are posted to the IPI website.
- Introductory Psychology Instructors Listserv is a new listserv to promote discussion and community among instructors of introductory psychology. We invite you to join the APA Intro Psych Listserv list.
We are indebted to the IPI co-chairs and working group members for their contributions to the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative. To learn more about undergraduate education at APA, please visit our webpage. Also, join our CABEducators listserv for announcements about opportunities and events.
