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Salinas, Juan L. – Teaching Sociology, 2022
This article is a reflective analysis of an assignment in which undergraduate students developed dystopian, postapocalyptic, fantasy, and fictional short story parables to illustrate their understanding of sociological theory. In a social theory course, students were assigned a final paper in which they designed a short story that integrated…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Sociology, Social Theories, Teaching Methods
Gallati, Benjamin – Teaching Sociology, 2022
Sociology instructors have long used nontraditional texts such as literary fiction to demonstrate core course concepts, increase student engagement, and develop students' critical thinking in the classroom. In this article, I explore how written assignments structured around identifying core course concepts in a dystopian novel that connects to…
Descriptors: Sociology, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Satire
Kane, Danielle; Otto, Kristin – Teaching Sociology, 2018
We argue that the literature on critical thinking in sociology has conflated two different skill sets: critical sociological thinking and higher-level thinking. To begin to examine how sociologists weigh and cultivate these skill sets, we interviewed 20 sociology instructors and conducted a content analysis of 26 assignments. We found that while…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Educational Objectives, Writing Assignments
Konieczny, Piotr – Teaching Sociology, 2017
This paper presents an analysis of my experiences with a teaching activity that engages students in publishing in Wikipedia on issues relating to globalization. It begins with a short overview of some of the current debates revolving around teaching globalization, which lay ground for the assignment. I discuss how this teaching tool fits with a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Global Approach, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing
Parrott, Heather Macpherson; Cherry, Elizabeth – Teaching Sociology, 2015
We have created a new teaching tool--process memos--to improve student writing. Process memos are guided reflections submitted with scaffolded assignments that facilitate a written dialogue between students and instructors about the process of writing. Within these memos, students critically assess available teaching tools, discuss their writing…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Teacher Student Relationship
Crowe, Jessica A.; Silva, Tony; Ceresola, Ryan – Teaching Sociology, 2015
In this study, we test the effect of in-class student peer review on student learning outcomes using a quasiexperimental design. We provide an assessment of peer review in a quantitative research methods course, which is a traditionally difficult and technical course. Data were collected from 170 students enrolled in four sections of a…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Outcomes of Education, Online Courses, Management Systems
Rickles, Michael L.; Schneider, Rachel Zimmer; Slusser, Suzanne R.; Williams, Dana M.; Zipp, John F. – Teaching Sociology, 2013
Although there is widespread agreement among academics that critical thinking is an important component to the college classroom, there is little empirical evidence to verify that it is being taught in courses. Using four sections of introductory sociology, we developed an experimental design using pretests and posttests to assess students'…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Sociology, College Students, Introductory Courses
Rusche, Sarah Nell; Jason, Kendra – Teaching Sociology, 2011
Inspired by inquiry-guided learning and critical self-reflection as pedagogical approaches, we describe exercises that encourage students to develop critical thinking skills through inquiry and reflective writing. Students compile questions and reflections throughout the course and, at the end of the term, use their writings for a comprehensive…
Descriptors: Sociology, Learning Processes, Inquiry, Reflection
Hudd, Suzanne S.; Bronson, Eric Franklyn – Teaching Sociology, 2007
This article presents a written assignment designed to achieve several goals. First, it offers students the chance to identify and examine the "pre-understandings" with which they enter the class, and to consider how these were formed. Once they have been elaborated, these "pre-understandings" inform the instructor and the student about biases and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Writing Assignments, Bias, Reflection

O'Flaherty, Kathleen M. – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Describes a written assignment designed to help students develop a framework for understanding the meaning of the concept of social imagination. Defines social imagination as a pattern of questioning and understanding the world. Suggests that students must develop a mindset that allows them to understand the intersection between personal biography…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Life Events, Social History, Sociology
Malcom, Nancy L. – Teaching Sociology, 2006
This paper outlines a project that provides a framework for engaging students in current events in such a way that they develop and improve critical sociological thinking through regular and structured writing assignments. Though this paper describes a news-analysis project that is similar to many that have been used in sociology classrooms both…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Social Problems, Current Events, Critical Thinking

Crone, James A. – Teaching Sociology, 2001
Presents a literature review that focuses on undergraduate discussion. Describes a teaching method in which undergraduate sociology students are assigned to create an open-ended question and write a one- to three-page answer every one- to two-weeks. Addresses the positive and negative aspects of the method. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Literature Reviews

Dickinson, James – Teaching Sociology, 1993
Contends that a college-level capstone course in sociology should synthesize prior knowledge and foster continuing affilation with the discipline. Discusses six pedagogical principles that promote a continuing relationship with sociology. Describes content and instructional procedures used in a senior seminar at Rider College (New Jersey). (CFR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Howard, Jay; Zoeller, Aimee – Teaching Sociology, 2007
As higher education accreditation agencies emphasize achievement of general education learning goals for undergraduate students, departments are increasingly required to identify and assess the contributions of their disciplines to achievement of these goals. This exploratory study conducted at a large urban university and its satellite campus…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Undergraduate Students, General Education, Urban Universities

Kamali, Ali – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Provides advice for constructing an activity log directing students in writing a sociology term paper. Includes topic selection, outline, critical thinking, information gathering, analysis of findings, and completing a semifinal draft. Recommends that each step have a firm due date to reduce procrastination. Suggests that sequencing activities…
Descriptors: Evaluative Thinking, Higher Education, Outlining (Discourse), Research Papers (Students)
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