Overview
I truly love undergraduate teaching which is why I am thrilled to part of Western Washington University--an institution that is deeply dedicated to undergraduate education. Much of what I learned about teaching I learned from experimenting with active learning strategies at Singapore Management University where I was recognized for my innovative teaching in 2009, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Courses I teach are:
Courses I teach are:
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY101, HNRS204)
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (PSY203)
- Personality Psychology (PSY378)
- Positive Psychology (PSY377)
- Scholarship & Communication (PSY585)
Pictured above: Students in Intro Psychology engage in a task that demonstrates brain lateralization.
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Pedagogical ResearchI published a paper with Ed Diener in the Teaching of Psychology about teaching Subjective Well-Being. Teaching Subjective Well-Being is an excellent way to emphasise scientific methods and dispel myths. The topic is inherently interdisciplinary (in fact, my SWB course is cross-listed under psych and public policy). There are endless opportunities for fun activities and discussions.
I published a chapter in an APA Positive Psychology book with SMU undergraduate Wei Xuan Yi (now at NYU graduate school). The chapter describes a classroom activity which demonstrates how culture influences the “ingredients” we think comprise a “good life.” The activity is based on findings from the culture and emotion literature, some of it by my collaborators and me. What I love about this paper is that it truly represents the intersection of my teaching and research. |