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Cooper, James L.; Robinson, Pamela – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2000
Describes a number of informal "turn-to-your-neighbor" approaches that create an active learning environment in college lecture settings. These include: launching class in discussion, breaking up the lecture for comprehension checks, closing class with small-group conversation, and debriefing exams. (DB)
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Group Discussion

Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Discusses methods of personalizing the large introductory college psychology class. Contrasts active learning by students with lecturing by professors. Suggests that separating the large class into smaller units can facilitate active learning. Argues that active learning also can be promoted in the large class setting. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Educational Improvement, Group Activities
Newble, David; Cannon, Robert – 1995
This volume offers practical suggestions to teachers on how to improve teaching methods at the higher education level. Suggestions span various types of teaching tasks and settings. Chapter 1 is on teaching in large groups and includes lecture preparation, what to do when things go wrong, evaluating a lecture, and related topics. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Curriculum Design, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Assessment
Sales, Gregory C. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Discusses the use of videodiscs in school library media centers. Videodisc technology is explained; hardware and software options are described; and media center applications are suggested, including activities for students, lecture aids for media specialists, test item construction, and creation of individualized or small group instruction…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Allen, R. R.; Rueter, Theodore – 1990
This introductory guide to college instruction is intended for graduate students who are or are to become teaching assistants (TAs). It proposes that TA effectiveness may be improved through self-reflection, information about teaching, and adjustments in teaching practices. The first three chapters are introductory. The first considers teaching…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique)