The illustration below shows the complete course design document for my First Year Experience course in psychology, called “The Pursuit of Happiness.” This course serves two main functions: (1) To give first-year students a look at how social psychology pursues theoretical and empirical insights; and (2) To deepen students’ understanding of the learning skills needed to be successful in college. The course design document provides in a single page an overview of the relevant course elements and how they fit together.
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