Teaching & Public Speaking

As a researcher and an instructor, it's important to me that I help support my students in their learning goals. Since psychology and close relationships are all around us, I frequently draw from topics and events that are currently trending.  I also like to encourage my students to apply the concepts we learn and discuss in class to their past and current experiences. This helps students engage more deeply with the material because it illustrates the relevance and real-world applications of the theories and techniques they learn in my courses. 

Undergraduate Courses Currently Taught at the University of Guelph

Making Sense of Data in Psychology
Psychological Measurement
Honours Thesis I & II
Putting Psychology to Work
Special Topics in Applied Social Psychology

I frequently present my work at Academic conferences and community events. I have been recognized with awards for a number of these presentations. I enjoy speaking for both academic and lay audiences alike and pride myself on my ability to tailor my presentations for my listeners.

If you would like to engage me for a public speaking event, please feel free to contact me: S.Sparling(at)UoGuelph.ca