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Peer reviewedJohnson, Allen B. – College Teaching, 1993
Requiring students in one introductory college course on weather/climate to keep logs with articles from popular media was found to produce three types of log topics with three kinds of relationship to course content. The technique helped students think more actively and provided the teacher with new course material. (MSE)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Climate, College Science
Peer reviewedKeeley, Stuart M.; And Others – College Teaching, 1995
Techniques for college teachers to use in managing student resistance to critical thinking include proactive strategies (creating a cooperative environment, establishing rapport, creating high expectations, and countering resistive behavior) and reactive strategies (avoiding personalization of resistance, inviting students to explore resistance,…
Descriptors: Assignments, Attitude Change, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
