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Psychology Teacher Network News
August 25, 2025

Non-book resources for teaching psychology

Engaging tools to capture student attention and enrich your psychology instruction
August 25, 2025

Film pedagogy with the CinemaPsych Podcast and film database website

Film analyses can enrich psychology education and incorporate deeper student engagement and understanding
May 15, 2025

Review of Motivation Myth Busters: Science-Based Strategies to Boost Motivation in Yourself and Others

This book examines many assumed motivational factors, shares strategies for increasing motivation, and addresses some common beliefs that may harm motivation.
March 11, 2025

Review of Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters

Explore Chris Defossez’s insightful review of this book on memory by Charan Ranganath, PhD. Learn how memory works, why we remember some moments but forget others, and how these insights can enhance learning and personal growth.
May 1, 2024

Everyday Advocacy: Engaging high schoolers in democracy

Eric Castro, a high school psychology teacher in California, shares how he motivated his senior students to send over 1,000 letters to their elected officials.
September 1, 2023

Review of Big Brain Book: How It Works and All Its Quirks

This book asks and answers questions, bringing readers along on a journey of discovery. 
August 8, 2023

A Psychology Toolbox: Creative Class Activities that Support Students' Growth and Development

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) announces publication of a new e-book.
August 8, 2023

New Teaching Resources from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)

New peer-reviewed teaching resources available.
April 27, 2023

Statistical Literacy and the News

A new activity has been added to APA Project Assessment to familiarize students with the ways in which scientific research is discussed in the news.
February 16, 2023

Resources for decolonizing introductory psychology

A new repository provides resources aimed at decolonizing approaches to teaching and learning.
February 16, 2023

Review of Study Like A Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to ‘Grade A’ Study Habits

This book debunks myths about studying and provides practical tips for more effective studying.
December 9, 2022

Review of How do We know Ourselves?: Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind

An offering of 40 essays addressing self-discovery, societal dynamics, and psychological application for the world around us.
September 2, 2022

Review of Transforming Introductory Psychology: Expert Advice on Teacher Training, Course Design, and Student Success

A working group of 22 teachers and scholars of introductory psychology working in diverse contexts developed evidence-based recommendations for transforming introductory psychology. 

 
December 1, 2020

Free online resources for teaching and learning seventh edition APA Style

The APA Style website provides many free instructional resources for APA Style.
March 1, 2019

Getting an early start in science: An activity for teaching psychology to preschoolers

Ideas for teaching psychology to very young students.
Last updated: August 2025Date created: 2020