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Tobias, Sheila – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1993
Many students are deterred from science because of the way science courses are packaged. To find out what makes science hard for intelligent students, the author employed nonscience faculty and graduate students as surrogate students in science. Their responses to the sequence of the units, demonstrations, homework assignments, examinations, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education

Markham, William T. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Argues that introductory sociology students need to be familiar with the basics of the entire research process and able to spot simple research errors. Urges teachers to devote time to teaching research methods, assign homework, and include research methods instruction throughout the course. Recommends use of extended research examples and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Courseware, Higher Education