Building Accessible, Evidence-Based Psychology Courses
I develop open educational resources (OERs) and complete course packages designed to improve student access, reduce educational costs, and support evidence-based learning. My curriculum development work combines expertise in psychology, research methods, assessment design, instructional technology, and higher education teaching to create engaging learning experiences for both students and instructors.
As an educator, I believe high-quality educational materials should be accessible, practical, and grounded in research. Through the development of open educational resources and fully integrated online course packages, I aim to support student success while providing instructors with ready-to-implement materials that can be adopted, adapted, and improved over time.
Why Open Educational Resources?
Textbook costs can create significant barriers for students. Open educational resources provide a pathway to high-quality, zero-cost course materials while allowing instructors the flexibility to customize content for their students and learning objectives.
My approach to OER development focuses on:
- Accessibility and affordability
- Evidence-based teaching practices
- Clear alignment between learning outcomes and assessments
- Engaging, student-centered learning experiences
- Practical implementation for instructors
- Continuous improvement informed by educational research
Psychology of Learning (Psych 14)
Open Educational Resource Textbook
Developed and remixed a comprehensive open educational resource textbook for undergraduate Psychology of Learning courses at Irvine Valley College. The textbook integrates foundational and contemporary research on learning, conditioning, memory, cognition, and educational applications while providing students with a free, accessible alternative to traditional commercial textbooks.
Canvas Commons Course Package
Designed and developed a complete Canvas Commons course package to accompany the textbook, including:
- Fully developed instructional modules
- Assessments and quizzes
- Discussion activities
- Assignment prompts
- Student learning resources
- Instructor-ready course organization
The course package was designed to support both face-to-face and online instruction while reducing course preparation time for faculty adopting the curriculum.
Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (Psych/HD 7)
Open Educational Resource Textbook
Developed and remixed a comprehensive open educational resource textbook covering developmental psychology from childhood through adolescence. The resource integrates contemporary developmental research, applied examples, and evidence-based educational content designed specifically for community college students.
Canvas Commons Course Package
Developed a complete Canvas Commons course package aligned with the textbook, including:
- Instructional modules
- Assignments and assessments
- Discussion activities
- Student learning supports
- Instructor implementation materials
Together, the textbook and LMS package provide a complete, zero-cost instructional solution for developmental psychology courses.
Beyond Textbooks: Designing Complete Learning Systems
My curriculum development work extends beyond content creation. Each project involves the integration of learning outcomes, assessment design, instructional materials, educational technology, and student engagement strategies into a cohesive learning experience.
These projects reflect my broader interests in educational research, evaluation, learning science, and evidence-based teaching. By combining research expertise with practical instructional design, I aim to create resources that support meaningful learning while improving accessibility and equity in higher education.
Areas of Interest
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Science
- Instructional Design
- Student Success Initiatives
- Higher Education Assessment
- Educational Evaluation
- Psychology Education
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