Innovative Methods to Enhance Student Engagement
Teaching Talks include:
- Incorporating Photovoice in Classroom Learning: An Undergraduate Psychopathology Course Example - Alison Hundertmark - This presentation will share evidence from an undergraduate Psychopathology course on practices for incorporating Photovoice methods into class activities and learning. Photovoice is a community-based participatory action research (PAR) method using photojournalism techniques. The purpose of this method is to promote involvement in research that is proactive and empowering for the participant while retaining the analytical powers of a formal inquiry (Wang & Burris, 1994). This presentation will include (1) the theoretical framing of Photovoice for students, (2) the materials and implementation procedures used for the lesson (presented in an interactive demonstration), and (3) feedback and examples from students’ work. Lessons incorporating Photovoice can be implemented with students who meet in person or virtually (synchronously or asynchronously). Furthermore, while Photovoice methodologies have gained wider use and applications primarily in educational and social sciences, Photovoice techniques are not limited to these domains nor courses in these departments.
- Peer-Led Team Learning - Yanika Kowitlawakul, Amanda Brooks - This presentation aims to explore how structured peer-led team learning (PLTL) can enhance students’ engagement, academic performance, and leadership skills. The PLTL approach involves introducing structured PLTL to both teaching team members and students. It encompasses the development of case scenarios, problem-solving questions, questionnaires, reflection documents, and pre-post briefings for group leaders. To ensure equal opportunities, students are randomly assigned to groups of 5-6 students per group, and group leaders are collaboratively chosen within each group using a rotation system. All students will be introduced to PLTL during the first week, and group leaders will provide reflections on group activities after each session. By attending this presentation, participants will gain insights into implementing structured PLTL throughout a 15-week course. During the presentation, we will share our experiences regarding what has worked well and what hasn’t and students’ reflection results. In addition, the outcomes related to cultural competency, self-efficacy, stress levels, and overall satisfaction will be discussed.
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