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Young, Art – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1997
The purpose of assigning writing that will not be formally graded is to assist students in learning subject matter and to create a classroom context that encourages active learning and interactive teaching. Offers three examples of college-level writing-to-learn assignments used in various disciplines, and some ways teachers can respond to such…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
Goff-Kfouri, Carol Ann – 2001
Research has shown that although university instructors of English as a Second Language are aware of the benefits that active learning can bring the student, teacher-centered, traditional lecture method classes are still the norm. Resistance to change is due in part to large class sizes, limited instruction hours, and the perception that proactive…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Business Communication, Business English, Case Studies
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Hale, Sylvia – Teaching Sociology, 1995
States that an important goal of introductory college sociology courses is to make the discipline come alive for students and to encourage active involvement in learning. Describes a student project approach in which students interview three people and analyze the data relevant to four theoretical perspectives. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Mossa, Joann – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Discusses the motivation, implementation, and impressions of involving college students in written and oral field guide contributions in two geography classes. Concludes that students learn more from participating, obtain written and oral communication opportunities, and acquire self-esteem by using the approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Field Studies
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Herrington, Anne J. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1997
Argues that developing writing activities, consulting with students as they work on a major writing project, and responding are important vehicles for teaching that fosters engaged learning. Central principles are to make assignments inquiry- or issue-based, to keep them focused but open enough for students to develop their own angle or interest,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
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Vacha-Haase, Tammi – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes an in-class activity where children and their parents are invited to an undergraduate child development class. The children's ages match the developmental stages that the class is studying. The parents/children discuss various issues with the students. Briefly outlines some of the discussion patterns that occur. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Class Activities, Cross Age Teaching
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Henderson, Bruce B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that the history of psychology course is a common capstone course in the undergraduate psychology curriculum. Describes exercises designed to encourage active learning and critical thinking. Presents basic steps in completing the exercises and students' reactions to them. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes
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Singer, Alan J. – Social Science Record, 1994
Contends that oral history is a way to involve students in thinking about and understanding history and the contemporary world. Includes a family history chart, recommendations for creating an oral history questionnaire, sample interview questions, and four student oral history writing models. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Hootstein, Edward W. – Social Science Record, 1994
Reports on a study of instructional strategies and beliefs among 18 middle-school U.S. history teachers and 60 middle-school students. Finds the most widely used strategies involve active learning, group projects, and student participation. Includes a table of the 10 most used strategies and 4 recommendations for instructional design. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design