Jennifer Passey, PhD

About

As a teaching professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, I teach courses related to the Social and Cultural Psychology area, and supervise undergraduate research projects. I do not supervise graduate students, but do serve on graduate student supervisory and candidacy exam committees. In addition to Research Methods, I teach several courses, including: Self and Identity, Interpersonal Relationships, Social Influence, Social Psychology, and Personality. For further information about my lab, as well as course information and syllabi, please go to my homepage (scroll to the bottom of this page to find the link).

Research

My current research focuses on the Psychology of Teaching and Learning.

I am currently accepting applications for student to complete Independent/Individual study (PSYCO 496/498) on the Psychology of Teaching and Learning. This course will cover what research in psychology and education can tell us about how learning in university takes place, and how this knowledge can be applied to the teaching and learning in undergraduate psychology courses. The practical component of this course involves students acting as undergraduate learning assistants (ULAs) to lead workshops or facilitate class activities in real undergraduate courses. Skills developed during this course will be relevant to future teachers, academics, coaches, managers/supervisors, those working with clients to develop new skills, or anyone who intends to continue teaching and/or learning new skills.

The Independent or Individual Study students completing this course in the Summer 2020 will be working to design interactive learning elements to be embedded in online versions of PSYCO 105 (Individual and Social Behavior), 212 (Introduction to Research Methods), or 241 (Social Psychology) course. To be eligible for this Independent/Individual Study opportunity, students must have successfully completed the course for which they would create interactive elements. If you are interested in applying to complete this PSYCO 496/498 course in the Summer, please email an unofficial copy of your transcript and a current CV/resume to jpassey@ualberta.ca. You will also need to complete an application form found here: https://forms.gle/jRH8yrcuGVLsBcFQ6

The Independent or Individual Study students completing this course in the Fall 2020 will be working as ULAs in Dr. Passey’s PSYCO 241: Social Psychology course. The ULAs role in PSYCO 241 will include facilitating in-class discussion and activities (via Zoom), and holding a virtual student hour each week to answer student questions. Students must have completed PSYCO 241 in order to be eligible for this Independent/Individual Study opportunity. If you are interested in applying to complete this PSYCO 496/498 course in the Fall, please email an unofficial copy of your transcript and a current CV/resume to jpassey@ualberta.ca. You will also need to complete an application form found here: https://forms.gle/8ZR4Te7HARi8A8cy9

Teaching

Average Universal Student Ratings of Instruction rating for the item, Overall the instructor is excellent = 4.61 (over the last 6 yrs.)

Awarded Teaching Innovation Fund award (from SciLIFT – Science Education and Learning Innovation Facilitation Team) to assess student engagement and learning outcomes in my re-designed PSYCO 212 Introduction to Research Methods course. 

Awarded Blended Learning Award from the Provost’s Digital Learning Committee and Centre for Teaching and Learning for "Blended Learning for Social Psychology".

Instructors of Distinction Honor Roll (2014-2015), Faculty of Science, University of Alberta

Connie Varnhagen Excellence in Teaching Psychology Award (2012), Department of Psychology, University of Alberta

For further information about upcoming courses and syllabi, please go to my homepage (scroll to bottom of this page).

PSYCH 212 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Experimental and nonexperimental methods in psychology. Topics covered include philosophy of science, measurement, reliability and validity of methods, measures, and effects; experimental quasi-experimental, and single-subject designs; biases in experimentation; and research ethics. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100, or PSYCH 105. [Faculty of Arts]

PSYCH 333 - Personality Theory

An in-depth treatment of psychological theories of personality. Prerequisites: PSYCH 223, 239, or 241. Note: Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 233 or PSYCH 305 Topic: Personality. [Faculty of Arts].

PSYCH 347 - Interpersonal Relationships

A general overview of research and theory in the domain of relationships, based on classic and contemporary findings from the social psychological literature. Most of the course content will focus on adult romantic relationships. Prerequisites: PSYCH 241 or SOC 241. Note: Not open to students with credit in HECOL 210 or PSYCH 305 Topic: Interpersonal Relationships. [Faculty of Arts].

PSYCH 405 - Special Topics in Psychology II

Review and discussion of special theoretical or methodological topics, or a novel or emerging research areas in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105, PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161, and a 300-level PSYCH course. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology webpage for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts]

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