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Julia Glaser; Tobias Richter – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: Practice tests have been shown to be an effective means to foster long-term retention in higher education, at least compared to restudying (i.e., the testing effect). Objective: The present study replicated and extended prior research by examining whether and to what extent the positive effects of testing on long-term retention in a…
Descriptors: Testing, Retention (Psychology), Study Habits, Higher Education
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Schinske, Jeffrey N. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
Testing strategies centered around open-ended assessments are generally thought to result in deeper learning compared with close-ended questioning. However, the time requirements involved in grading open-ended assessments on exams often limit the feasibility of using such assessments. This article presents an index card questioning strategy…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Testing, Grading, Higher Education
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Yoder, Janice D.; Hochevar, Catherine M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2005
We tested the hypothesis that students in psychology of women classes would perform better on materials covered by multiple-choice exams when the first author presented these materials with active learning versus lecture, autonomous readings, and video presentations alone. Across 3 classes, we coded exam items according to how the instructor…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Higher Education, Student Evaluation
Kieffer, Jarold A. – Liberal Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Higher Education, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Lecture Method
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Brown, Ian W. – College Teaching, 1991
An anthropology professor required students to compose essay questions that they felt summarized the principal issues and objectives of the course, based on lecture content. In the final examination, students were given several of their own questions to answer. Students felt they learned more from this format. (MSE)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Assignments, College Instruction, Essays
Ziegler, Carl – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1970
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, German
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Ferguson, Wade – Journal of Experimental Education, 1981
The standard lecture/discussion format and the Personalized System of Instruction format (PSI) are compared by analyzing student evaluations of two sections of a course in production and operations management. Results of a t test, used to identify significant differences, indicate that PSI received higher ratings on most measures. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Comparative Analysis, Course Organization, Higher Education
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Harrison, Ann – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1995
A study contrasted the long-term (one year) retention of material acquired primarily through lectures and assigned independent study readings. Subjects were 16 female 3rd-year medical students. Results indicate the study methods did not differ consistently in knowledge loss or class performance, despite substantial individual differences.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Independent Study, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
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Bell, Jerry A. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1991
Specific ways in which lectures, laboratories, cooperative group learning, and examinations and grading can be used as part of a strategy to increase pharmacy student interest and involvement in basic science are outlined. The techniques focus on making the presentation of content at least as important as the content itself. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Grading, Higher Education
Bailey, Judy G., Ed. – 1988
This handbook is divided into two parts. Part 1 focuses on being a teaching assistant and ideas for teaching. Sections of this part cover: (1) university policies applicable to teaching assistants and behavior guidelines; (2) teaching tips; (3) lecturing techniques; (4) discussion and laboratory sections; (5) using questions; (6) demonstrations;…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Laboratory Procedures
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Tan, C. M. – Higher Education, 1992
A study of 30 first-year medical students in a physiology course found that frequent evaluation had a profound negative effect on learning, with students adopting a surface reproductive approach geared to passing exams rather than integrating knowledge. Lectures and curriculum organization failed to affect student use and structure of knowledge.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Christensen, Howard B. – 1979
In the early 1970's, a major modification of the introductory service course in statistics at Brigham Young University was implemented, first on an experimental basis and then in all sections by 1974-75. The basic components of the course that distinguish it are: a self-pacing text prepared under the guidance of educational research specialists; a…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Evaluation, Higher Education
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Bennett, Simon J.; And Others – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1995
A procedure that allows college faculty to obtain rapid student assessment of lecturing performance is described. A computer program facilitates application of the resulting data for self-evaluation, job applications, promotions, and group discussion. The questionnaire's simplicity and ease of processing have been well received by faculty and…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Software, Faculty Evaluation, Faculty Promotion
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Roberts, M. Susan; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Examines how reading ability relates to course performance in an introductory developmental psychology course. Compares personalized system of instruction (PSI) to contingency managed lecture (CML) sections. Shows previous academic performance best predicted final examination scores for CML students while reading comprehension best predicted PSI…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, College Instruction, Comparative Analysis
Witters, Donald R.; Kent, George W. – 1970
An examination was undertaken of a programed-study procedure employing behavior theory concepts in teaching undergraduate course material. Study units were constructed, containing a specific reading assignment and study guide questions. When the student felt himself to be ready, he was given a test. Progress through the course was contingent upon…
Descriptors: Assignments, Essay Tests, Evaluation Methods, Feedback
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