We Need More Praxis: A Case for Praxis Assignments in Psychology Courses

Autor/inn/en	Rosales, Christine E.; Majzler, Robert D.
Titel	We Need More Praxis: A Case for Praxis Assignments in Psychology Courses
Quelle	In: Teaching of Psychology, 50 (2023) 2, S.131-136 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Majzler, Robert D.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0098-6283
DOI	10.1177/00986283211064339
Schlagwörter	Praxis; Social Justice; Assignments; Psychology; Decolonization; College Students; Activism; COVID-19; Pandemics; Student Projects; Research Papers (Students); Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziale Gerechtigkeit; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Psychologie; Dekolonisation; Entkolonialisierung; Collegestudent; Aktivismus; Politischer Protest; Schulprojekt; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	Introduction: This paper explores what praxis is and its importance for catalyzing social justice. Statement of the Problem: At times, psychologists have articulated the importance of bridging the researcher-activist divide via praxis, but progress in creating these bridges has been slow. Literature Review: We examine how praxis can be rooted in decolonial pedagogical approaches and a tool that can bridge scholarship and activism. Building on previous work by teachers of psychology, we review small, medium, and large-scale praxis assignments that have been used in university courses. Teaching Implications: We discuss our own versions of praxis assignments used in four different psychology courses (three of which took place during the pandemic). We reflect on the ways we see students motivated by an assignment with relevance to the real world and potential for creating social change, the ways that students are able to integrate course material more deeply through action, and some of the challenges with these assignments. Conclusion: We conclude by providing recommendations for educators interested in assigning praxis projects in their psychology courses. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01