Ph.D. Educational Psychology, The University of Tennessee 1996

MS. Educational & Counseling Psychology,  The University of Tennessee 1985

BA. Psychology, Vanderbilt University 1975

Office: 218 St. Clair Hall

Phone: (573) 875-7588

E-mail:   ghiggs@ccis.edu

    Study Psychology in London - Summer 2009

STUDENT RESOURCES

Waiver/Referral Consent Form for Letters of Recommendation

Find out about Fulbright Scholarships then come and talk with me.

Another Scholarships information source.

CAE Writing Center

Stafford On-line Library

Psychology Research Databases

Grad School Tips

Transfer Evaluations Office

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Society

American Educational Research Association

American Counseling Association

Psi Chi

OTHER LINKS

My Flickr page

Language Creates Reality?

Evolution

Chocogasmic Brownies

Mac and Cheese

 

 

Welcome to my website at Columbia College. On this website you will find faculty and student resources for coursework in psychology.

As a college professor, I consider teaching to be my vocation. I am fascinated with the teaching/learning process and find the most pleasure in my work when teaching or engaged in reflection on teaching and learning. In the classroom, I use a wide variety of instructional methods including approaches that provide opportunities for students with diverse learning styles and abilities. As a classroom teacher, my strengths are in constructivist teaching approaches and in facilitation. I use a Socratic style for in-class discussion, and my lectures are more likely to be narratives than recitations. Students should come to class prepared to be actively involved.

I believe that my teaching is rigorous and that I have high expectations for every student. Course syllabi, which are available on-line, are clear statements of course objectives, and they reflect the diverse methods I employ to evaluate student progress. I make a habit of providing feedback to students on graded exams, essays, papers, and daily assignments by the next class period. All courses involve significant writing using the American Psychological Association (APA) style, and students are expected to present research findings to peers in a public forum. Numerous resources are provided through course websites including an online grade book, course calendar, course study guide, communication tools, and quizzes. 

Adjunct and visiting instructors wishing to use any of the resources that can be found on this website are welcome to do so without notice to me. However, if you do find something useful, or in some way in need of improvement, please drop me an email to let me know. Cheers, ghiggs@ccis.edu.