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Direct linkWahl-Alexander, Zachary; Curtner-Smith, Matthew – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2022
Purpose: To determine the impact of a training program on the ability of preservice teachers (PTs) to negotiate with their students while teaching through the skill themes approach during an early field experience. Method: Participants were 11 PTs who were given specific training on how to negotiate with their students. Data on their ability to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Students, Field Experience Programs, Training
Tlhoaele, Malefyane; Hofman, Adriaan; Naidoo, Ari; Winnips, Koos – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2014
What impact can interactive engagement (IE) activities using clickers have on students' motivation and academic performance during lectures as compared to attending traditional types of lectures? This article positions the research on IE within the comprehensive model of educational effectiveness and Gagné's instructional events model. For the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Audience Response Systems, Student Motivation, Interaction
Lyon, D. C.; Lagowski, J. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
We report the results of a study designed to investigate the effectiveness of peer-led, small-group discussions in a large (N greater than 400) general chemistry course usually taught in a traditional lecture format. The administrative structure, the training of the peer facilitators, and the achievement of students exposed to this environment…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Chemistry, Program Effectiveness, Lecture Method
Kuhne-Eversmann, Lisa; Eversmann, Thomas; Fischer, Martin R. – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2008
Introduction: There is a strong need for high-quality continuing medical education (CME) in Germany. To maintain a medical license, physicians are required to participate in regular training. Although evidence suggests that compared to lectures interactive methods can impart sustainable knowledge and a high degree of satisfaction, few interactive…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Seminars, Physicians, Internal Medicine
Randall, John S. – Training and Development Journal, 1978
Discusses guidelines for using various teaching methods: (1) lecture, (2) discussion, (3) demonstration-performance, (4) dramatization, (5) role-play, and (6) problem situation or case studies. Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Also suggests determinants for the selection of methods. (CSS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Demonstrations (Educational), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Dramatic Play
Peer reviewedStone, Denise Lauzier – Visual Arts Research, 1997
Compares the effectiveness of two types of art museum tours, the lecture and the inquiry/discussion tour, in promoting learning by college-aged students. Finds that both were equally effective in helping subjects acquire information, but neither encouraged retention; both types were equally enjoyable. Highlights the inconclusiveness of the…
Descriptors: Art Education, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Download full textOstrowski, M.; Lucas, J. A. – 1995
As part of a review of its Psychology department, William Rainey Harper College in Illinois conducted a study of 400 students who had taken at least 3 courses in the department from fall 1989 to fall 1993. Questionnaires were sent to the students in spring 1995, requesting information on their perceptions of the effectiveness of courses in the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Evaluation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Benefits
The Army Racial Awareness Program: A Case Study of Program Impact on Personal Values. Special Report
Vaughan, Michael R.; Kriner, Richard E. – 1975
The effects of two forms of presentation of the Army Racial Awareness Program (RAP) on the personal values of equality and freedom were assessed. Subjects were Army personnel assigned to RAP at Fort Meade, Md. The research instrument was the Rokeach Value Survey, in pretest-posttest administrations. Results suggested that the official RAP…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Programs, Human Relations Programs, Lecture Method
Peer reviewedThompson, Samuel B. – American Educational Research Journal, 1980
The effects of an individualized mastery instructional system similar to the Keller plan was compared with a conventional lecture-discussion-recitation system in mathematics courses. In general, the superiority of achievement and attitude outcomes claimed for the Keller plan in many reports was not observed in this study. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Calculus, College Instruction, Conventional Instruction
Montgomery, Beronda L. – Bioscience Education e-Journal, 2004
A 2-credit service-learning biotechnology course designed as a general education elective for students of all majors and at all levels was offered as an 8-week, half-semester course. The course met for a total of 3 hours of lecture/discussion and 2 hours of service-learning workshop weekly, during which students participated in discussions about…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Undergraduate Students, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method
Kinzie, Mable B.; Whitaker, Stephen D.; Hofer, Mark J. – Educational Technology & Society, 2005
Can "Information Age" learners effectively multi-task in the classroom? Can synchronous classroom activities be designed around conceptually related tasks, to encourage deeper processing and greater learning of classroom content? This research was undertaken to begin to address these questions. In this study, we explored the use of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Web Based Instruction, Synchronous Communication
Lynn, J. J. – 1976
This study investigated the effects of three methods of teaching interpersonal relationship skills with the film "Relationships with Other People." The three methods of instruction were presentation of film only, print-based material, and formal classroom instruction. The following pre- and posttest instruments were administered to 210…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Career Education, Cognitive Objectives, Cognitive Style
Fraas, John W. – 1979
The effectiveness of the simulation-gaming method of instruction as opposed to the lecture-discussion method in teaching a college introductory economics course is examined. One hundred and twenty Ashland College freshmen were tested to determine their knowledge, interest, and training in economics; retention of knowledge seven weeks after the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Analysis
