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Wynn, Charles T.; Mosholder, Richard S.; Larsen, Carolee A. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2016
This article presents a problem-based learning (PBL) model for teaching a college U.S. history survey course (U.S. history since 1890) designed to promote postformal thinking skills and identify and explain thinking systems inherent in adult complex problem-solving. We also present the results of a study in which the outcomes of the PBL model were…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, History Instruction, Thinking Skills, Teaching Methods
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Vazquez, Jose J.; Chiang, Eric P. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2016
Motivating students to come prepared to class is often a futile exercise. The consequences are magnified as more instructors adopt the flipped classroom teaching model, in which students are expected to come to class with some knowledge of the material. This paper analyzed the implementation of a pedagogical tool that addresses this problem:…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Multimedia Instruction, Textbook Content, Instructional Material Evaluation
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Hyland, Matthew R.; Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve; Olson, Valerie; Lichtman, Steven W. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2010
Technological advancements and competition in student recruitment have challenged educational institutions to expand upon traditional teaching methods in order to attract, engage and retain students. One strategy to meet this shift from educator-directed teaching to student-centered learning is greater computer utilization as an integral aspect of…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Computer Assisted Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy
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Levine, Mark F.; Guy, Paul W. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
The present study investigates pre-business students' reaction to Activity Based Learning in a lower division core required course entitled Introduction to Global Business in the business curriculum at California State University Chico. The study investigates students' preference for Activity Based Learning in comparison to a more traditional…
Descriptors: Required Courses, Business Education, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
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Mosca, Joseph B.; Paul, David P., III; Skiba, Michaeline – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
The use of service learning as a means of training future business leaders is advantageous when used as part of learning process and an introduction to problem solving. This study reviews how student knowledge can be enhanced when the learning process is linked with real world experiences such as internships, apprenticeships, cooperative education…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Education Work Relationship, Experiential Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Payette, Dennis L.; Verreault, Daniel – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
This paper culminates three years of research on the use of various teaching technologies and methods by the faculty of Adelphi University School of Business in Garden City, New York. Previously, papers on this research were published on the development of the research instrument, the administration and data analysis for full time faculty (Part…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Teaching Experience, College Faculty, Adjunct Faculty