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Day, Susan – Teaching Sociology, 1994
Reports on a study of two introductory sociology courses to determine whether informal writing assignments can aid learning. Finds that requiring students to keep journals did not significantly improve performance on essay tests. Asserts that teachers may be justified in requiring attendance as a strategy for increased learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, College Attendance, Essay Tests

Hale, Sylvia – Teaching Sociology, 1995
States that an important goal of introductory college sociology courses is to make the discipline come alive for students and to encourage active involvement in learning. Describes a student project approach in which students interview three people and analyze the data relevant to four theoretical perspectives. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Taub, Diane E. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
In a social psychology class based on experiential learning, students carry out research and interpret a setting by observing social interaction. Settings include correctional facilities, self-help groups, and abuse shelters. Describes students responsibilities, reactions, data collection, analysis, and project findings. Finds students learn…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Sernau, Scott – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Describes a research project that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching about social stratification. Students identify a local issue related to stratification (homeless, welfare reform, etc.). They break into small groups and design a research plan, conduct a literature search, perform the fieldwork, and arrive at a synthesis. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement