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Peer reviewedAppleby, Drew C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1987
This article describes how "Psychology Today" articles were used to increase the relevance of an introductory psychology course. The articles were selected to match the interests of various academic majors and career areas. Includes a sample list of articles and information on where to obtain the complete bibliography. (DH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Methods, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Grunert, Judith – 1997
Based on the assumption that good teaching helps students understand how to actively acquire, use, and extend knowledge in an ongoing learning process, this guide presents strategies for constructing learning-centered course syllabi. Following prefatory materials, part 1 reviews implications of shifting from traditional syllabi, which focus on…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization
