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Direct linkGreenwood, Nancy A. – Teaching Sociology, 2013
Introductory sociology casts a wide net with regard to its audience and plays an important role in capturing the public eye as well as helping students to make more informed choices in their lives and communities. I ask six questions that help us as sociologists to think about how introductory sociology can better serve our discipline, our…
Descriptors: Sociology, Introductory Courses, Institutional Mission, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedStrawbridge, William – Teaching Sociology, 1974
An application of open classroom techniques to the college classroom for a race relations course is described and evaluated. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPowers, Charles H. – Teaching Sociology, 2000
Offers a description of innovations in the sociology program at Santa Clara University (California) focusing on the three stage approach to program improvement: (1) mission/vision; (2) time budgets (continuity between goals and effort); and (3) effectiveness. Discusses additional lessons that may be useful for other campuses. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLurie, Elinore E.; Ovrebo, Beverly – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Describes the content and instructional techniques used in a college course on program evaluation. Discusses the use of cooperative learning methods and fieldwork as instructional strategies. Maintains that student evaluations indicate the course achieved its objectives. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions
