This course is already offered to upper level Psych majors. It would be a wonderful course to have in each field. We looked at and discussed students' comments regarding multi-level competency from that Psych class. Learning in small groups was suggested. Smaller groups cut down on social loafing.
Pairs work well as long as partners are switched for each new project.
Using examples in class, i.e. personal stories, works well if they illustrate concepts. Study guides work well as long as students work without the book. Using the book bypasses the brain. Knowledge must be processed. It takes longer but is retained.