Vivian wrote:
Two summers ago, I participated in a conference on using Case Studies in
Teaching (sponsored by Pace University). I am interested in using this
method in my teaching, but most cases I've found are for health and
business-related fields -- the only cases I can find for psychology are
abnormal psych cases. Do any of you know of a good source for case
studies
in other areas of psychology?
Vivian,
In my upper-level developmental courses, I use novels and case studies
almost exclusively. I generally require 6 - 8 books/semester and also
have textbook available (mostly as reference, and it is usually
optional). These are longer books, not suitable for presenting in
class. But, they generate lots of class (and electronic forum)
discussion. Below I list case studies I have used. (If you are
interested in the fiction I have used, you can e-mail separately.)
My students report being much more involved in the readings. (I have
them write 2-3 page papers applying lecture material to books. Some
students are frustrated b/c they can't skip readings with this format,
as they can with textbook. Good!) I'm working on independent measures
of learning.
ADOLESCENCE:
Reviving Ophelia (gender issues)
Real Boys (gender issues)
A Tribe Apart (adolescent culture, peers, families, schools)
Go Ask Alice (drugs)
No One Saw My Pain (teen suicide and depression)
It Happened to Nancy (STDs and rape)
8-Ball Chicks (gangs)
Romance of Risk (identity)
Annie's Baby (teen pregnancy)
Lost Boys (teen violence)
Scarred Heart (teen violence)
Alicia: My Story (moral development)
Anne Frank's Diary (moral and cognitive development)
ADULT DEV/AGING
Show Me the Way to Go Home (first-hand account of Alzheimers)
Out to Pasture, and sequels (retirement homes and variety of issues)
Falling Flesh Ahead excerpts (biological change)
Old Friends (friendship)
I'll Retire Tomorrow (successful aging)
To Live Until We Say Goodbye (death & dying)
Hope this helps,
Marcia
Marcia J. McKinley-Pace, J.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Mount St. Mary's College
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