The development of a teaching methodology for the undergraduate Psychology course Human Development II in a private university in Lima, Peru is described. The theoretical framework consisted of an integration of Citizen Science and Service Learning, with the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), specifically Wikipedia and discussion boards, and fieldwork with Older Adults. Wikipedia, a free digital encyclopedia, allows students to create and edit articles about content within the course. The use of Wikipedia allows students to supplement classroom learning, distinguish between accurate and inaccurate information, and contribute to subject area content online for the public. The teaching methodology aimed to increase critical thinking skills and sense of social responsibility. Fifty-five students of a private university in Lima participated in the course; 26 in t...

The development of a teaching methodology for the undergraduate Psychology course Human Development II in a private university in Lima, Peru is described. The theoretical framework consisted of an integration of Citizen Science and Service Learning, with the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), specifically Wikipedia and discussion boards, and fieldwork with Older Adults. Wikipedia, a free digital encyclopedia, allows students to create and edit articles about content within the course. The use of Wikipedia allows students to supplement classroom learning, distinguish between accurate and inaccurate information, and contribute to subject area content online for the public. The teaching methodology aimed to increase critical thinking skills and sense of social responsibility. Fifty-five students of a private university in Lima participated in the course; 26 in t...