Teaching Culture and Psychology: Pedagogical Strategies, Instructor Resources, and Student Activities

The fourth edition of Teaching Culture and Psychology offers instructor resources and student activities to support teaching culture and psychology courses. It includes 90 activities based on cross-cultural research, designed to encourage critical thinking about the role of culture in psychology. The book is ideal for cultural psychology, anthropology, sociology, and related courses, providing hands-on experiences to facilitate understanding and application of major concepts and principles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The fourth edition of Teaching Culture and Psychology, formerly Cross-Cultural Explorations, presents a comprehensive collection of instructor resources and engaging student activities to support the teaching of culture and psychology. This revised and expanded edition has been designed to facilitate the creation and implementation of courses in these fields.

In Part One, the book delves into various pedagogical challenges associated with teaching about culture and psychology, offering specific strategies for addressing these challenges. It explores the complexities of cultural representation, power dynamics, and ethical considerations in the classroom. Additionally, it provides detailed insights into effective teaching methods, such as interactive lectures, group discussions, and case studies, to engage students and promote critical thinking.

Part Two (instructor resources) and Part Three (student handouts) are dedicated to providing a wealth of activities designed to encourage students to critically examine the role of culture in various psychology content areas. These activities encompass a range of formats, including case studies, self-administered scales, mini-experiments, database search assignments, and the collection of content-analytic, observational, and interview data. Each activity is accompanied by a lecture/discussion module and suggestions for variations and expanded writing assignments. Student handouts are also available in this text and on the Routledge website as fillable forms.

By incorporating cultural perspectives into the psychology curriculum, Teaching Culture and Psychology equips instructors with the tools to offer students hands-on experiences that enhance their understanding and application of key concepts and principles in the study of culture and psychology. This book is particularly valuable for courses in cultural psychology, anthropology, sociology, and related disciplines, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior and culture.

Weight: 808g
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032394336
Edition number: 4 ed