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Peer reviewedJackson, M. W.; Prosser, M. T. – Higher Education, 1985
The reduction of lecture time and its replacement with small group sessions in an undergraduate political theory course is described and possible problems associated with this kind of instructional change are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMeyer, J. H. F.; And Others – Higher Education, 1994
Two studies on monitoring and assisting high-risk college students are compared. Individualized intervention was provided in the first study, whereas the second attempted a reduced form of the same intervention in a large-group course. Both emphasized student awareness of appropriate study behavior. Only the first study had positive results.…
Descriptors: Classification, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedTopping, K. J. – Higher Education, 1996
Different forms of peer tutoring within college and universities are described and compared for effectiveness, including cross-year and same-year small-group, individualized, supplemental, diadic, reciprocal, fixed-role, writing process, and distance tutoring. Three methods are found to be widely used, demonstrated effective, and meriting expanded…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Cross Age Teaching
