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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
This chapter describes the history of case study teaching, types of cases, and experimental data supporting their effectiveness. It also describes a model for comparing the efficacy of the various case study methods. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Lecture Method
Sibley, Jim; Parmelee, Dean X. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2008
The explosion of information and increasing complexity of the modern workplace have placed new burdens and demands on professional schools and programs. Professional schools, such as those in business, engineering, and the health professions, have come under increasing scrutiny as the required exit competencies for graduates have shifted from…
Descriptors: Professional Education, Teamwork, Cooperative Learning, Competency Based Education
Cestone, Christina M.; Levine, Ruth E.; Lane, Derek R. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2008
In contrast to traditional courses, in which students are accountable only to the instructor, effective implementation of any group-based instructional format, including team-based learning (TBL), requires that students be accountable to both the instructor and their peers. Unfortunately, some instructors resist using groups because of concerns…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Peer Evaluation, Accountability, Formative Evaluation

MacGregor, Jean, Ed.; Cooper, James L., Ed.; Smith, Karl A., Ed.; Robinson, Pamela, Ed. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2000
This volume is a synthesis of interviews conducted with 48 teachers who are infusing their large classes (over 100 students) with small-group activities or are working explicitly to create student communities within large classes. The chapters are: chapter 1, "The Argument for Making Large Classes Seem Small" (James L. Cooper and Pamela…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Organization, Class Size, Large Group Instruction

Cooper, James L.; MacGregor, Jean; Smith, Karl A.; Robinson, Pamela – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2000
College faculty who have successfully implemented small-group instruction address common concerns such as: reduced content coverage, reduced amount of learning, need for prerequisite learning, importance of solitary learning, colleagues' concerns, student resistance, logistics, evaluation, use of teaching assistants, and time requirements. (DB)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Higher Education

Cooper, James L.; Robinson, Pamela – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2000
Describes a number of informal "turn-to-your-neighbor" approaches that create an active learning environment in college lecture settings. These include: launching class in discussion, breaking up the lecture for comprehension checks, closing class with small-group conversation, and debriefing exams. (DB)
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Group Discussion

Smith, Karl A.; MacGregor, Jean – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2000
Identifies resources for information about small-group learning and learning communities within large classes at the college level. These include institutional and grass roots initiatives, print and Web sites on theory and rationale for small-group learning, general resources on cooperative and small- group learning, general resources on large…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Higher Education, Information Sources

Hatch, Deborah H.; Farris, Christine R. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1989
Among the many teaching strategies that actively engage students are writing tasks, speaking activities, small-group activities, case-study methods of instruction, simulations, role plays, and field studies. The use of writing and small-group discussion by teaching assistants is discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Art History, Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Discussion, Higher Education

Frederick, 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