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Couch, Richard W. – 1983
Four methods of individualized instruction are described and introduced, and their similarities and differences are reviewed in terms of effectiveness, grading, lectures, mastery, pacing, theoretical base, and unit size. The methods described are (1) audio-tutorial, developed by S. N. Postlethwait, an instructional system that allows students to…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Comparative Analysis, Grading, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWeast, Don – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Advocates and outlines an instructional strategy for developing critical-thinking skills in sociology classes. The "panning-for-gold" strategy requires students to interact continually with the material through questioning and evaluation. Includes a template of suggestions for critically evaluating material. Test results showed…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Instructional Innovation
