| Description | CDR sound recording of an interview with Professor James Hartley, FBPsS, FAPA, Keele University for the British Psychological Society's Oral History project.
The interview was conducted by Julie Perks in 2008.
The following summary is by way of introduction to the full recording held at the British Psychological Society's History of Psychology Centre, London.
Performers:
James Hartley (JH)
Julie Perks (JP)
Topics:
JP asks JH to talk about his early schooldays
JH talks of his schooldays, his examinations in French, psychological influences and decision to take psychology at Sheffield University.
JH speaks of the set-up in Sheffield's psychology department, Peter McKellar, his fellow students including Chris Napper, Irene Shaw and Myrtle Bennett.
JH continues to talk of Sheffield University, his PhD thesis in 'Timeless Division', the appointment of Harry Kay as the new chair, Max Sime, John Arnett, programme learning and his invitations to Jordan, Beirut and Cairo as a UESCO assistant Director.
JH talks of his career at Keele University, Ian Hunter, his colleagues, his course on learning, the set-up of the department and technological equipment.
JP asks JH for his early career influences
JH talks of Peter McKellar and Harry Kay as seminal influences before speaking of his collaboration with typographer Peter Burnhill on programme design and his work with Alan Braithwaite.
JH speaks of his father's influence on programme instruction, Harry Kay, Max Sime and his childhood life.
JH speaks of his membership of various professional organisations including the BPS and his experiences with organisational functions.
JP asks JH what is his biggest contribution to psychology
JH replies his book with Alan Braithwaite 'Designing Instructional Text, ' as product, his evaluative and critical work with students.
JH speaks of the increased number of psychology students and American approaches to the teaching of psychology.
JP asks JH what is the best thing about being a psychologist and in reply JH talks of psychological training and self-thinking .
JH speaks of his enjoyment attending APA conferences, themed and BPS conferences.
JP asks JH for any ethical issues about being a psychologist.
JH speaks of ethical issues and impact on his research, ethical committees in psychology departments and universities, Keele psychology department and academic learning.
In response to JP's question asking why the field of psychology has grown in the last few years JH mentions the availability of psychology at A level, the desire for self-analysis, more publications and media interest.
JH talks of publishing changes including the increase in scientific papers, book marketing new technology and electronic publishing.
JH speaks of the future of psychology, the nature of undergraduate psychology, male psychology students and the teaching of psychology.
JP asks JH to name one book that has influenced him more than others.
JH replies 'Life in Classrooms' by Philip Jackson
The interview concludes with JH mentioning a few names for future interviews.
Total Running Time: c 88mins
Summary by Mike Maskill, BPS Archivist. |
| RunTime | On one CDR disk, running time c 88 minutes |
| AdminHistory | Date of Birth: 19/02/1940
University and Professional Training:
University of Sheffield, BA (Hons) Psychology 1961
University of Sheffield, PhD 1964
Honours and Awards:
Fellow of the British Psychological Society 1982
Fellow of the American Psychological Association 1984
Professional career:
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Keele 1964-1973
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Keele 1973-1982
Reader, Department of Psychology, University of Keele 1982-1990
Head of Department, Department of Psychology, University of Keele 1982-1992
Professor of Psychology, University of Keele 1990-1996
Honorary Professor of Psychology, Keele University, (present position, 2008-)
Other positions:
Assistant Director, UNESCO/UNWRA workshop on programmed learning, Ramallah Jordan, July-August 1963
Assistant Director, UNESCO/UNWRA workshop on programmed learning, Beirut, July-August 1964
International Adviser, UNESCO/UNWRA workshop on programmed learning, Cairo, July-August 1965
Associate Professor of Psychology and Visiting Scholar in the Institute for Research in Human Abilities, Memorial University, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, 1970-1971
Research Fellow, Institute for Research in Human Abilities, Memorial University, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, July-September 1972
Member of the Technical Staff, Accoustical and Behavioral Research Center, Bell Telephone Laboratories, New Jersey, USA 1977-1978
Involvement with BPS and/or other societies and organisations (selected):
Editor of the Behavioral Sciences Library published by Butterworths Ltd, 1970-1973
Member of the Advisory Board to the National Council for Educational Technology's research project "The Design of Learning Spaces" 1972-1973
Member of the BPS Standing Committee on Publications, 1975-1977
Member of the BPS Standing Advisory Committee on Education in Psychology, 1976-1977
Member of the BPS sub-committee on postgraduate training in psychology, 1979-1981
Member of the British Library Working Group on Information Design, 1979
Member of the British Library's Electronic Journal Community, 1981-1985
Member of the BPS subcommittee to establish a diploma in the teaching of psychology, 1988-1995
Member of the Course Advisory Panel for a B Tech HND Course-Graphic Design (Electronic Instructional Media) at Staffordshire Polytechnic, 1989-1994 |