Re: The History of Psychology in US High Schools?

2005-08-26 Thread Steven Specht
I took it at Notre Dame High School in Utica, NY in 1976. On Aug 25, 2005, at 4:55 PM, Linda Walsh wrote: Do any of you have any idea when Psychology began to be offered as an elective in some high schools? ( I only know it wasn't offered in Chicago high schools in the late sixities).

Re: The History of Psychology in US High Schools?

2005-08-25 Thread Annette Taylor, Ph. D.
But it was offered in Chicago in the late 60's! At least in Catholic schools. I went to Immaculata High School, class of '69 (my major claim to fame ;) and I took psychology as a senior. Annette Quoting Linda Walsh [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Do any of you have any idea when Psychology began to be

RE: The History of Psychology in US High Schools?

2005-08-25 Thread Jim Matiya
Hi Linda, Source: Engle, T.L. 1967, Teaching Psychology at the Secondary Level: Past, Present, Possible Future. In Journal of School Psychology. Spring. Vol.5, No.3. ( I am not sure if this form is correct---being retired makes me feel that way) I'll type some sentences for you. I can send you a

Re: The History of Psychology in US High Schools?

2005-08-25 Thread Jim Matiya
Okay, I'll bite... I took psychology high school as senior in 1965. Jim Matiya Moraine Valley Community College Former Institution: Carl Sandburg High School 131st and LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL 60462 2003 Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award of the Society for the Teaching

RE: The History of Psychology in US High Schools?

2005-08-25 Thread Linda . Walsh
Wow Jim ! I never would have guessed it got started that early!! Makes me feel like I missed out, not encountering psych until college. Thanks so much for sharing that. I hope you're enjoying new adventures! Linda --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe