Globalization and the teaching of psychology: A call to action

Abstract

How can psychology teachers help their students understand and adapt to the likely impact of globalization on their lives In this article, the authors outline a rationale as to why this question is relevant for the teaching of psychology and issue a call to action. They call on all teachers of psychology to infuse globalization issues and cultural awareness, where applicable, into their courses.They offer several suggestions for key issues teachers should consider in answering this call. They highlight the importance of teachers adopting an empirical approach to their teaching and collecting data regarding the effectiveness of their pedagogy on student learning outcomes, cultural awareness skills, and attitudes about cultural diversity.