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Peer reviewedOlmsted, John, III – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1991
Concerned that many students were barely surviving introductory chemistry rather than thriving, one college teacher used classroom research to assess and encourage student involvement and to understand students' difficulties with the material. Although student achievement has not risen measurably, students appreciate the techniques and participate…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classroom Research, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedSteadman, Mimi – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1998
Summarizes results of a study on implementation and impact of classroom assessment techniques (CATs) in community colleges, examining how classroom assessment has been applied by teachers, documenting changes in teaching behaviors, and considering costs and benefits. Also examines students' experiences and satisfaction with courses taught using…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedEisenbach, Regina; Golich, Vicki; Curry, Renee – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1998
Three college instructors, teaching very different content (management, political science, and literature) and using classroom assessment techniques (CATs), compared the results. All found that CATs contributed to self-reflection, that designing CATs helps faculty focus on course and class goals, and that responding to CATs requires students to…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
