Lumen’s new Abnormal Psychology course will be delivered in Lumen One, a new platform that brings together the best of Lumen’s teaching & learning solutions including a full suite of professional development resources to support evidence-based teaching.

The course provides comprehensive coverage of all topics from The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and emphasizes the biopsychosocial model. The content encourages students to think objectively and compassionately about individuals experiencing mental illness

The Lumen One Abnormal Psychology course utilizes interactive content and practice with immediate feedback to maximize student understanding and retention. In addition to learning the content, students have the opportunity to pause and apply their knowledge before participating in dynamic activities and discussions with their peers.

The Instructor resources package is robust and includes easy-to-use, engaging PowerPoints and in-class activity suggestions, with suggested modifications based on the modality of the course.

Designed to Support Equity

Combining the best features across Lumen, Lumen One is the first courseware product built with a focus on equity. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Lumen One was developed to promote equitable outcomes in gateway courses. Lumen One’s unique features are specifically designed to boost participation, engagement, and overall learning to ensure success for all students.

Highlight features of Lumen One:

• Tools to create and foster connection between faculty and students.
• A Faculty Engagement center that provides faculty with easy-to-access actionable data to enable timely interventions when students need it the most.
• Varied, relevant content designed to engage students.
• Personalized study plans with immediate feedback to reinforce strong study skills.
• Easy-to-use automated messaging tools to better support students.
• Supported peer community to provide students with meaningful help from subject matter experts and peers.
• Embedded resources to support faculty to use effective teaching practices and easily do their best work.