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Peer reviewedEaton, Marie; Pougiales, Rita – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1993
When college courses and classrooms are consciously designed to foster self-evaluation, critical shifts occur in student autonomy and responsibility. Three elements that transform the school experience into meaningful learning include encouraging student "ownership" of their work; promoting reflection on that work; and creating a sense…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, College Students, Higher Education, Learner Controlled Instruction
Peer reviewedAndrews, John D. W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1985
Major functions of teaching assistants (TAs) and innovative methods are proposed. TAs help students learn through interaction, coach students in higher thinking skills, and provide a communication channel to integrate the course. A course planning guide based on performance objectives and classroom activities to stimulate student participation are…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Course Objectives, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
