Assistant Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Dr. Wendy Walsh has been teaching at California State University since 2015. She teaches:
Developmental Psychology
Psychology of Health Counseling
Introduction to Psychology
Teaching Philosophy
The pathway to becoming educated is paved with moments of deep understanding that link together key elements of any discipline. My pedagogy instills in students a growth mindset and techniques to increase metacognition. With psychology, I try to create “aha moments” by favoring storytelling over rote memorization of disjointed facts. To that end, I provide highly entertaining lectures filled with stories of lived experience that bring the subject of Psychology to life. My slides are composed of griping imagery, definitions of psychological theory, and videos that showcase the science in action. My homework assignments demand critical thinking, real-world examples, and peer-reviewed citations. My term paper assignment instills solid academic writing skills and teaches students how to evaluate and interpret literature in the field of Psychology. When a student leaves my class having gained personal insight and a greater compassion for the diversity of human experience, then I have succeeded.
California State University Channel Islands is a vibrant public university nestled between the California coast and rolling hills of Camarillo. Known for its innovative, student-focused education, CSUCI blends liberal arts traditions with professional programs. It has a strong commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement.
Bestowed by university president Dr Richard Yao, Dr. Walsh was recognized for her long-standing commitment to providing a first class education to the university after a decade of teaching.