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Peer reviewedGiddings, Louise R. – Community Review, 1987
Describes the components of instructional modules (i.e., statement of purpose, prerequisites, objectives, pretest, materials and resources, activities or program, and posttest). Lists the advantages of their use in college teaching. Offers a sample module on teaching writing in the elementary school. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Instructional Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Modules
Download full textGiddings, Louise R. – 1986
The use of the instructional module in college teaching is discussed. The module is an independent learning package that emphasizes students' learning activities rather than teacher activities. Along with independent modular activities such as reading, writing, discussing, and problem solving, students can use more class time to write, inquire,…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Independent Study
Peer reviewedBassham, Gregory; Nardone, Henry – College Teaching, 1997
A college instructional module uses the film "JFK" and related reading materials to convince even the less motivated students that reasoning abilities can be of significant personal and public value. Small groups are assigned presentations based on research and readings. Student response has been enthusiastic and the technique has been…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedParsons, D. E.; Drew, S. K. – Teaching in Higher Education, 1996
An instructional unit in housing design created to address problems of group work in higher education is described and evaluated. Students and educators were consulted and literature reviewed for salient issues. The new unit was piloted with students. Results show design of group projects should address: project organization, assessment, balance…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Curriculum Development, Group Activities, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedMorgan, M. Virginia – College Teaching, 1994
A multimedia module for training college faculty in discussion-leading techniques consists of a computer-based component, demonstration videotape, and practice session. Use of the module with an initial group of teachers has resulted in increased confidence in discussion skills, rearrangement of participants' classrooms, and positive participant…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewedCohen, Kenneth – College Teaching, 1991
The development and structure of 6 interdisciplinary world civilization courses by 14 faculty at San Jose State University are described. The curriculum provides a framework for investigation of common problems facing all cultures, analysis and assessment of attempted solutions, successful and unsuccessful, and evaluation of contemporary attempts…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, General Education
