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Archer, Candace C.; Miller, Melissa K. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2011
Prior research in political science and other disciplines demonstrates the pedagogical and practical benefits of active learning. Less is known, however, about the extent to which active learning is used in political science classrooms. This study assesses the prioritization of active learning in "gateway" political science courses, paying…
Descriptors: Political Science, Active Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Introductory Courses
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Ishiyama, John; Miles, Tom; Balarezo, Christine – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2010
In this article, we investigate the graduate curricula of political science programs and 122 Ph.D.-granting political science programs in the United States and how they seek to prepare political science teachers. We first investigate whether the department offers a dedicated political science course at the graduate level on college teaching, and…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Political Science, College Curriculum, College Instruction
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Auerbach, Arthur H. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2012
The traditional format for teaching courses to undergraduate students has long been that of lecture when professors speak and students listen. However, as times have evolved so too have the pedagogical methods in the classroom. In teaching a course on diversity and discrimination in the society, this instructor opted to combine several teaching…
Descriptors: Documentaries, Undergraduate Students, Lecture Method, Learner Engagement