Using Clickers to Teach Biology-Based Material in a Developmental Psychology Class

This talk will describe a study designed to assess if clicker technology during a lesson can improve learning relative to traditional lecture alone. A control group was exposed to the stages of prenatal development via traditional lecture, and an experimental group was exposed to the material via an exercise that used clickers. A pretest showed no difference before the intervention. A posttest showed that the clicker group had significant gains indicating clickers may facilitate learning of science-based material.

Students working in a class at the New York Trade School

A group of four students are working in a classroom at the New York Trade School while a professor looks on.

Electrical Students at Work

A class full of students learning electric are shown in an electrical classroom at the New York Trade School. In the upper left-hand corner of the room a sign reminding the students to think about safety can be seen. It reads, "Beware of Live Wires: Students are warned not to make, or disconnect hookups, without first opening the switch that controls the flow of current. Observe Safety First at All Times." Black and white photograph.

Class of Electrical Students at the New York Trade School

A class of electrical students at the New York Trade School are pictured at workbenches. Black and white photograph.

Lead Wiping Class

Students are pictured with a professor around a workbench during a lead wiping class at the New York Trade School. Photograph is black and white.

A Camera Class at the New York Trade School

A camera class in the Lithography Department of the New York Trade School poses for a group photo. Black and white photograph mounted on paper.

Members of the Stripping Class in the Lithography Department

In this photo, members of the Stripping Class in the Lithography Department of the New York Trade School are shown at work. Original caption reads, "Members of the Stripping Class. Equipment loaned by the United States Printing & Litho. Company and Local #1." Black and white photograph.