Dr. Jane Dickie
Professor of Psychology
Teaching Responsibilities
- Developmental Psychology
- Developmental Research Laboratory
- Introduction to Women's Studies
- Psychology of Women
- Feminist Visions of Justice
- Psychology of Peace and Gender
- Women's Studies Keystone Seminar
Course Links
Education
- B.A. in Psychology from Alma College, 1968
- M.A. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in learning from
Michigan State University, 1970
- Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Development and Child
Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University, 1973
Research and Other Professional Interests
- Women's Studies
- Mother-Father-Child Interactions
- Domestic Violence and Gender
- Gender and Peace
- Multicultural Education
- Anti-racism work
- Children's Spiritual Development
- Enhancing Faculty Teaching
- Selected Publications
and Presentations
Brief Biography
Jane Dickie arrived at Hope College in 1972 (a new Ph.D., young mother
of a three year old) to teach Developmental Psychology. Thirty-five plus
years, one more child and two grandchildren later, Jane REALLY understands
development, for it is in practical applications and real life that
the theories and
research come alive. For this reason, all of her classes (Developmental
Psychology, Psychology of Women, Research Lab, Introduction to Women’s
Studies, Women’s Studies Internships) have practical and applied
components. She thoroughly believes that the combined life experiences
in the classroom are fertile soil for creating learning communities,
so her classes tend to involve students in interaction. Her research
has grown
out of lived experiences, student questions, psychological research
and theory. Key areas include, the relationship between parent-child
relationships and children’s concepts of God, women’s communities
and their impact on adult development, relationships between generations
of women,
and children’s gendered sense of self. Besides her psychology department
connection, she teaches women's studies courses. Her
great joy is living on her 20-acre farm with horses, goats, and chickens
and traveling and living internationally with her life partner, Larry.
Contact Information
Dr. Jane R. Dickie
Hope College Psychology Department
35 E. 12th Street
Holland, MI 49422-9000
email: dickie@hope.edu
phone: 616-395-7724
fax: 616-395-7163 |
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