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Egan, Philip J. – College Teaching, 1989
The assignment of frequent, short, specific writing tasks related to reading assignments encourages active reading of the text, does not overwhelm poorer readers, and teaches important lessons about proof, quotation, and economy in writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
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Picciotto, Madeleine – College Teaching, 1997
Describes a writing assignment in which students are required to research, individually, an aspect of their college and present results as an alumni magazine article. A second, collaborative assignment brings the class together to write about a significant campus issue. Benefits include better knowledge of the college, its programs, and its…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Instruction, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics
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Zeakes, Samuel J. – College Teaching, 1989
A case study writing exercise used in a course on parasitology was found to be a powerful learning experience for students because it involved discipline-based technical writing and terminology, brought the students in as evaluators, applied current learning, caused interaction among all students, and simulated real professional activities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Biology, Case Studies, College Instruction, Educational Strategies
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Durfee, Patricia Bernadt – College Teaching, 1989
In one technical writing course, students write frequently in journals in a variety of exercises, including summarizing articles for other students, responding to topics introduced in class, writing drafts of papers, and clarifying teacher comments. The technique has proven effective in helping students organize thoughts and develop writing…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Schwiebert, John E. – College Teaching, 1996
A grid system designed to help students and other writers exploit familiar forms of discourse for better thinking and composing is outlined. The technique helps link topic and discourse form innovatively, promotes understanding of the contextual character of every writing task, and can encourage students to read in order to master writing…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Critical Thinking, Discourse Analysis
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Graves-Snyder, Laura – College Teaching, 1992
As illustrated in one college world literature course, videotape recording projects that require students to interpret and perform literary works can encourage them to incorporate their new learning with their own experiences. In the process, history becomes more real and literary works become more understandable and relevant. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation
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O'Keefe, Robert D. – College Teaching, 1996
A coding system expediting grading of student reports in a marketing class is described. The system uses twelve codes corresponding to constructive criticisms of content and form, allowing the teacher to comment while reading and to read more efficiently. A brief summary can also be included. Most frequent codes are recorded in the gradebook to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Communication, College Instruction, Editing
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Blakey, George T. – College Teaching, 1997
A college history teacher describes a student research project on World War II involving archival newspaper research, interviews with older adults, and comparing perceptions of the individuals interviewed with news reports. Group decision making was involved, students benefitted from exposure to others' personal war experiences, and student…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Higher Education
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Larson, Laura – College Teaching, 1995
One college teacher's approach to writing instruction focuses on grading to encourage learning, using a marking system that clarifies distinctions between content and mechanics, and removes the punitive aspect of grading. The system is rewarding and motivational for both students and teacher. In addition, the course includes individual…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Grading
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Hunley, Tom C. – College Teaching, 2003
A sentence variety exercise, used to help student writers consciously consider and control the lengths and types of sentences in their essays, is discussed. Students revised paragraphs according to the method and reflected on whether they found the exercise useful in improving their writing. Reactions were mixed, although most students were able…
Descriptors: Sentences, Writing Instruction, Higher Education, Teaching Methods
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Brent, Rebecca; Felder, Richard M. – College Teaching, 1992
This article discusses college-level writing assignments designed to stimulate students to (1) explore initial student attitudes, (2) activate prior knowledge, (3) increase subject relevance, (4) clarify and organize course material, (5) connect new and previously known material, (6) improve critical thinking skills, and (7) develop and strengthen…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Course Content
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Cowan, Michael A.; And Others – College Teaching, 1995
Three courses in the adult education division of Loyola University (Louisiana) combined religious studies and literature appreciation using an interdisciplinary, team-taught approach. Instruction was guided by the metaphor of conversation, first through collegial discussion of the ideas underlying the courses and later, in the classroom, in the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assignments, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
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Keller, Clair W. – College Teaching, 1993
In one college course in colonial history, students read and review one of several designated books, then share their reviews with small groups at the culmination of study of that topic. Discussion groups then answer and discuss synthesis questions about the books. Student response to the approach has been positive. (MSE)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Cooperative Learning
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Rodgers, M. L. – College Teaching, 1995
Development and implementation of a holistic method for scoring writing assignments in a college general education chemistry course are described. The system included assessment of discrete elements in the paper's focus, appearance, content, and structure according to specific criteria. The approach saved considerable scoring time and enhanced…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Instruction, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Geske, Joel – College Teaching, 1992
Techniques developed to improve student participation and student evaluation in a large-group college course in advertising include role playing in talk-show-style discussions of controversial issues, breaks in lectures to play a trivia game, a three-minute writing assignment, teacher movement among students, and changes in testing policies and…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business Administration Education, Class Size, Classroom Communication