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Group Problem-Solving Approach to Learning about Gender Stratification and Research Process in Introductory Sociology.

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Lehman, Peter – Teaching Sociology, 1997

Describes a research project in which the students examine data showing the income disparity between men and women. The students decide on which sociological theories might explain this discrepancy and devise a study to test this hypothesis. Includes instructions for the assignment and guidelines for cooperative learning. (MJP)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Comparable Worth, Cooperative Learning, Economic Status

Problem-Based Learning and Problem-Solving Skills.

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Smith, Christopher A.; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1995

Describes the process of problem-based learning (PBL), discusses the history of the movement, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of PBL. Explains the advantages of PBL in developing desirable attributes in biochemistry graduates which include being able to generalize, being able to interpret data, and possessing knowledge of relevant…

Descriptors: Active Learning, Biochemistry, Classroom Techniques, Discovery Learning