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Teaching Clinical Psychology

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Reviewed:: Oct 17, 2016 by Psychology

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Overview:: This website provides extensive material for teaching clinical psychology as well as general information that students can use for researching areas such as abnormal psychology, theories of psychotherapy, group dynamics, states of consciousness, psychology and film, psychology of religion, and psychology of improvisation. The site features module outlines for courses, a syllabus for each potential course, and the reading sources needed in each subject matter area. Practical exercises and example media also are included.
Type of Material:: The presented information is a collection of reference material, assignments, and training materials.
Recommended Uses:: The site is live class-based, but the assignments, projects, and lecture material could be incorporated in an e-learning format.
Technical Requirements:: A basic web browser is needed for viewing content. Two reviewers reported a successful surfing experience using Google Chrome 39.0.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: This site is generally geared toward instructors and provides access to course outlines, readings and media resources, and interactive exercises for students. As noted on the home page of the website, the material covers "topics related to clinical psychology, especially at the undergraduate level."
Target Student Population:: This site is primarily geared toward faculty teaching undergraduate level courses.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Only basic computer navigation skills would be needed to successfully use this site.

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Strengths:: • Overall the site is concise in display, but rich in content. It is both practical and highly useful with respect to a range of different disciplines. While it is entitled “Teaching Clinical Psychology,” the topics and exercises presented could be applicable to a much broader range of sub-disciplines within the field of psychology. • A clear strength of the site lies in the highly detailed nature of the course outlines, in-class exercises, and reference materials. The author has devoted significant effort to developing assignments that will interest and engage students. • The site is comprehensive and presents a strong overview of clinical psychology in relation to other topics.
Concerns:: •The breadth of the presented material is a strength. Depending upon a given instructor's objectives, it may be necessary or beneficial to further augment the detailed clinical aspects of a given topic.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: • The in-class exercises, projects, group exercises, and course outlines are effective teaching tools that will assist and support both students and faculty who are interested in Clinical Psychology. • The in-class assignments and example syllabi are particularly effective learning features. They impressively integrate lecture, classroom engagement, and individual-level reflection.
Concerns:: • One recommendation to consider is allowing visitors to submit suggested syllabi and assignments, thus making the site more interactive (between the site author and others who might wish to contribute suggested exercises or syllabi).

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Strengths:: • The site is logically organized, easily accessible, and simply presented without unnecessary animations.
Concerns:: • It can occasionally be challenging to flip from one page to another when navigating between categories. A breadcrumb trail could enhance navigation between pages.

Other Issues and Comments:: Teaching Clinical Psychology offers a significant amount of material in a manner that is well-developed and easily understood.
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