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Michael P. A. Murphy; Andrea Phillipson; Andrew Leger – College Teaching, 2025
Recent years have witnessed the spread of purpose-built active learning classrooms throughout the higher education sector. While these innovative learning spaces are well-suited for a variety of active learning strategies, their lack of a single focal point means they are inconvenient spaces for lecturing. While educational developers often…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Faculty, College Students, College Instruction
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Patrick B. Johnson; Corinna Singleman; Jennifer Valad; Eva Fernandez; Nathalia Holtzman – College Teaching, 2025
This study examined the extent to which college algebra instructors employ pedagogical practices previously found to assist students master difficult STEM content material and address their own previous math deficits. Faculty classroom behaviors were assessed with a modified version of the Generalized Observation and Reflection Platform (GORP).…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, College Faculty
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Clark, Jennifer – College Teaching, 2008
This author discusses the relationship between the use of presentation software and the maintenance of student interest in university lectures. The evidence of surveyed university students suggests that PowerPoint, used as a presentation tool in university lectures, is pedagogically effective only while it provides variety and stimulates interest…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Teaching Models, Student Interests, Lecture Method
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Yazedjian, Ani; Kolkhorst, Brittany Boyle – College Teaching, 2007
This study examines student perceptions regarding the effectiveness of small-group work in a large lecture class. The article considers and illustrates from students' perspectives the ways in which small-group activities could enhance comprehension of course material, reduce anonymity associated with large lecture classes, and promote student…
Descriptors: Small Group Instruction, Group Activities, Lecture Method, Cooperative Learning
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Gray, Tara; Madson, Laura – College Teaching, 2007
Twenty years of research shows that using interactive techniques more often can make a class more effective. For example, a study of six thousand physics students compared classes using passive lecture to classes using interactive techniques that allowed for discussion among students and between the professor and students. The study showed that…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Interaction
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Straits, William – College Teaching, 2007
Whereas often emphasized in teaching children, the role of caring has been largely ignored in postsecondary education. This study shares college students' perspectives of instructor caring within a large biology lecture course. Within this context caring was perceived as both learning centered, which emphasizes content mastery and higher-order…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Postsecondary Education
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Weimer, Maryellen Gleason – College Teaching, 1988
Seven reasons for reading pedagogical materials to improve instruction are outlined, advice on how the reading can be used most effectively is given, and appropriate readings are recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
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Weltzien, O. Allan – College Teaching, 1994
This article profiles the teaching careers of history professor Giovanni Costigan of the University of Washington and English professor Tommy Howells of Whitman College in Walla Walla (Washington). It maintains that both men were accomplished lecturers who set the standard for their respective campuses and corners of Washington State. (MDM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction, Educational Attitudes
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McClanahan, Elaine B.; McClanahan, Lon L. – College Teaching, 2002
This article describes how a traditional biology lecture course was transformed into an interactive class. A review the activities used, changes made to grading policy, and practical tips for integration of active learning in the classroom are provided. Analysis of student responses to course assessments indicated that active learning experiences…
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Biology, Lecture Method, Grading
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Reinsmith, William A. – College Teaching, 1994
This article discusses various definitions of teaching, arguing that teaching takes many forms and is conducted at numerous levels. It outlines a continuum of nine forms, with the teacher as disseminator/transmitter, lecturer/dramatist, inducer/persuader, inquirer/catalyst, dialogist, facilitator/guide, witness/abiding presence, learner, or…
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Definitions
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Schwebel, David C.; Schwebel, Milton – College Teaching, 2002
Lectures remain the primary method of instruction in higher education despite several limitations: Students typically lose interest during hour-long lectures, lectures lead to rote learning by some students, and lectures do not lead to development of higher-level conceptual thinking skills. As an alternative to a lecture on the topic, an active…
Descriptors: Rote Learning, Nonverbal Communication, Lecture Method, Thinking Skills
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Sheridan, Jean; And Others – College Teaching, 1989
In order to encourage instructors interested in collaborative classroom approaches, the College of Continuing Education at the University of Rhode Island sponsored a series of workshops and informal discussions. A telephone survey of faculty was undertaken to learn the ways they were using collaborative approaches in their courses. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Faculty, College Instruction, Continuing Education
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Stearns, Susan A. – College Teaching, 1994
A four-step approach to teaching complex concepts at the college level involves a sequence of lecture, an individual assignment, small group discussion, and larger group discussion instruction. The last three steps focus on case study applications. The method is adaptable to different teaching situations and promotes expansion of student…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Concept Formation