Larry Taylor

I love teaching.  I prefer teaching that is collaborative and hands-on, so I try to create courses that have a mix of field trips, guest speakers, videos, in-class exercises, and thought-provoking assignments.  A good class, with lots of discussion, provides a rush of energy – you leave the room thinking that you have the best job in the world!  I try to make that happen in every class.

My doctoral work was focused on stress, crowding, and personal control.  My consulting efforts have continued in this direction.  I believe that in all environments a heightened sense of engagement and personal control leads to an increase in one’s sense of empowerment and self-confidence.  I now work with colleagues and select students to apply this perspective in elementary, middle and high schools that need a “climate change.”

I currently regularly teach the following courses:

• Prejudice and Discrimination

• Social Psychology

• Happiness:  Positive Psychology

• Aggression Prevention

• Professional Issues in Psychology