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Sociology 150: Social Psychology

Analysis, Observation, Learning

Reflection on Instructional Change: I created a video to explain complex content related to two of the key principles in social psychology. As suggested in the ACUE resource, “Create a Video to Explain Complex Content”, I made sure to scaffold by beginning the module in question with background information and concepts that are likely to be review for most of the students. I then moved to more complex ideas separately in a microlecture about two of the key principles in social psychology.

As discussed by Linda Nilson in the ACUE “Expert Insights” video, “when students understand directions and explanations, they perceive that they're learning more, and they're correct; they are learning more.” In a subsequent "Observe and Analyze" assignment, the students showed that they had indeed learned a great deal about the two key principles of social psychology.

I sent out motivational messages to my students in my social psychology class, as suggested by the ACUE implementation resource "Send Motivational Messages". I've really enjoyed writing the messages to my students and saved time by creating a bank of these messages ahead of time.

I found the "Observe and Analyze Session" to be very helpful to my teaching. I've always found making changes to my course difficult as sticking with what has worked in the past can be very tempting. However, the encouragement and warm feedback provided by my colleagues really made me more confident in the changes that I made.

**Evidence of Instructional Change**
A screen shot of me explaining two of the key principles in social psychology.	A screen shot of a completed "Observe and Analyze" assignment.	A screen shot of my reflections on my learning outcomes.

Changes in Course Syllabus and Schedules:

social_psychology_syllabus_summer_23_csus.docx

social_psychology_syllabus_fall_23_03.docx

**Faculty Bio**
	Faculty Bio: I have been a lecturer at Sacramento State since the Fall of 2014. Throughout my time as a lecturer here at Sacramento State, I have worked hard to connect and build relationships with a diverse population of students. I have reached out to students from all walks of life, including those who represent historically disadvantaged groups, by helping them in their academic careers both inside and outside the classroom. Teaching is my calling. Working with Sacramento State students has been the most fulfilling professional experience of my life.

**Program Sponsors**
	This work was supported by: US Department of Education Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Project Degree with a Purpose P031S210061 US Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution STEM Project STEM4Equity: P031C210012 National Science Foundation Hispanic Serving Institution Project STEMZone 1832335 *Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Education or the National Science Foundation.