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Peer reviewedWeaver, Richard L., II; Cotrell, Howard W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1987
Five communication strategies are essential to success in large courses: managing instructor anxiety, using presentation time efficiently, motivating students, communicating enthusiasm, and organizing content. (MLW)
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Communication, College Instruction, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedWeimer, Maryellen Gleason; Kerns, Mary-Margaret – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1987
An annotated bibliography that surveys a variety of pedagogical literature and includes articles proposing ideas, techniques, strategies, and innovations most recommended by instructors of large classes is provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Class Size, College Faculty, College Instruction
Peer reviewedFrederick, Peter J. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1987
Suggestions to help faculty discover ways of achieving interactive, investigatory, and intimate learning environments in large settings are provided. The instructional objective is to empower students to take responsibility for their own learning. (MLW)
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Class Size, College Instruction, College Students
Peer reviewedAllen, Deborah E.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
In its use of complex, real-world problems to introduce concepts and motivate learning in an active and cooperative learning environment, problem-based learning is a powerful alternative to the passive lecture in introductory college science. Use of technology and multimedia instruction, focus on large classes, and use of interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Science
