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K. Laurie Dickson, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair 
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology - University of Utah, 1994
M.A. - Developmental Psychology - San Francisco State University, 1990
B.A. - - Psychology - Hamline University, 1988
laurie.dickson@nau.edu
Professional Interests

Dr. Dickson's current research interests focus on pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching). In collaboration with colleagues, Dr Dickson designs, implements, and publishes research studies examining the effect of student learning aids and crib cards on exam performance and student learning.

Recent publications

• Wayment, H. A. & Dickson, K. L. (2008). Increasing student participation in undergraduate research benefits students, faculty, and department. Teaching of Psychology, 35 (3), 194.
• Dickson, K, L., Devoley, M. S. & Miller, M. D. (2006). Effect of Multiple-Choice Exercises on Multiple-Choice Exam Performance in Introductory Psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 33 (1), 40-43.
• Dickson, K. L., & Bauer, J. J. (2008). Do students learn course material during crib card construction? Teaching of Psychology, 35 (1), 1-4.
• Dickson, K, L., & Miller, M. D. (2006). Effect of Crib Card Construction and Use on Exam Performance. Teaching of Psychology, 33 (1), 39-40.
• Dickson, K, L., & Miller, M. D. (2005). Authorized Crib Cards Do Not Improve Exam Performance. Teaching of Psychology, 32 (4), 229-232.
• Dickson, K, L., Miller, M. D., & Devoley, M. S. (2005). Effect of textbook study guides on student performance in Introductory Psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 32(1), 34-39.
• Dickson, K. L., & Jenkins, C. (2001). Instructor's Manual to Accompany Santrock's Life Span Development (8th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
• Messinger, D. S., Fogel, A., & Dickson, K.L. (2001). All smiles are positive, but some are more positive than others. Developmental Psychology, 37(5), 642-653.

Undergadaute/Graduate Courses

Dr Dickson teaches Psy 240 - Developmental Psychology, Psy 340- Child and Adolescent Development, Psy 633 - Graduate Developmental Psychology, and Psy 665 - Graduate Teaching Practicum.

Consistent with NAU's missions to provide educational access to students and promote opportunities for diverse student populations, Dr. Dickson teaches online and in-person courses year-round, including Summer and Winter Sessions.

Dr Dickson's involvement with teaching extends beyond the classroom, as she chairs Masters committees, serves on Masters committees, directs independent studies, supervises research experiences, and mentors countless students.

Dr Dickson was honored to receive the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2000.

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