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Title: Promoting Skill Development and Positive Change: An Organizational Development Project for Industrial-Organizational Psychology Courses
Language: English
Authors: Anna M. Semanko (ORCID 0000-0002-0581-8173), Candace J. Wasner, Bailey M. Dunaski, Elshaddai H. Phiri
Source: Teaching of Psychology. 2025 52(4):483-489.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Skill Development, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Student Projects, Active Learning, Problem Based Learning, College Instruction, College Students, Instructional Effectiveness
DOI: 10.1177/00986283241305714
ISSN: 0098-6283
1532-8023
Abstract: Background: Organizational development is necessary for maintaining and promoting a positive work environment. Objective: We present a unique organizational development project emphasizing understanding and applying industrial-organizational psychology concepts to resolve workplace issues and motivate organizational improvement. Method: The design of the organizational development project follows both project- and problem-based learning methods. As such, the organizational development project asked students in an industrial-organizational psychology course to critically examine multifaceted workplace problems and provide evidence-based solutions. Results: Students reported that the organizational development project helped them meet course learning objectives and stimulated skill development in important areas like problem-solving, professional communication, and consideration of diverse ideas. Conclusion: The content and skill development associated with the organizational development project can contribute to students' personal and professional success. Teaching Implications: Instructors can use this project to foster students' comprehension of organizational development. The opportunity to practice analyzing complicated organizational situations can enhance skill development and workforce readiness. As a result, students may be better prepared to understand how industrial-organizational principles can contribute to productive, inclusive, safe, and meaningful organizational climates.
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