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Barker, Philip G. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1990
Describes a course taught at the University of Zagreb (Yugoslavia) on electronic learning methods based upon computer-assisted learning techniques. The course content is outlined, including lectures, workshops, videotapes, demonstration software, and courseware authoring; a multimedia teaching laboratory is described; and an evaluation of course…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Courseware

Waddick, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Compares the effect of a chemistry computer simulation, written by the author, with the effect of an instructor demonstration. The study indicates that in this particular situation the operation of a spectrophotometer can be effectively taught by computer simulation method. The program is written using HyperTalk, the HyperCard programming…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation

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

Bennett, Simon J.; And Others – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1995
A procedure that allows college faculty to obtain rapid student assessment of lecturing performance is described. A computer program facilitates application of the resulting data for self-evaluation, job applications, promotions, and group discussion. The questionnaire's simplicity and ease of processing have been well received by faculty and…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Software, Faculty Evaluation, Faculty Promotion

Shrock, Alice Almond; Shrock, Randall – Journal of American History, 1994
Discusses the goals and purposes of history instruction as reported in a survey of historians. Presents and discusses four goals for history instruction in a private college's history department. Asserts that the use of collaborative groups and discussion is preferable to the lecture method. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives

Brant, George; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1991
Describes a study of undergraduates studying genetics that compared the effectiveness of a computer simulation used before and after formal instruction. Treatment of the experimental and control groups is explained, and results are reported which support the theory that the effectiveness of the simulation is dependent on the sequence of…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Genetics

Urion, David K.; Davidson, Neil A. – Primus, 1992
Reports the results of five contrasts between small-group learning and a more teacher-centered instructional style employed in junior high, high school, and college mathematics classes. In no case did the small-group class perform more poorly than the one led by a teacher; in one case, measuring long-term retention, the small-group class performed…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Large Group Instruction

Butler, Jennifer A. – Medical Teacher, 1992
Reports survey results of 126 students enrolled in first- or second-year biology courses concerning the effectiveness of different teaching methods within the lecture format. Indicates that the traditional, didactic lecture, although perceived as least effective, was regarded as highly effective when enhanced by active student involvement.…
Descriptors: Biology, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
D'Ignazio, Fred – Computing Teacher, 1995
Describes humorous presentations to heighten adults' awareness of their dependence on printed materials in contrast to children's high level of comfort with electronic media, and the changes in information delivery that are already in place. (KRN)
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Children

Roberts, M. Susan; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Examines how reading ability relates to course performance in an introductory developmental psychology course. Compares personalized system of instruction (PSI) to contingency managed lecture (CML) sections. Shows previous academic performance best predicted final examination scores for CML students while reading comprehension best predicted PSI…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, College Instruction, Comparative Analysis

Wallick, Mollie M.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
A national survey of 82 medical schools concerning curriculum and instruction on homosexuality found mean instruction time of 3 hours 26 minutes, with significant geographic variation. The most common strategy was lectures in human sexuality, followed distantly by panel presentations and interaction with gays and lesbians. Integration of the topic…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Homosexuality

Raimondo, Henry J.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1990
Examines whether class size in the introductory-level economics course affects subsequent performance in intermediate-level economics courses. Studies University of Massachusetts (Boston) students who are allowed to choose large or small lecture classes. Finds that students enrolled in large sections received lower grades in subsequent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, College Students, Conventional Instruction

Hobson, Art – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Presents the ozone depletion story as an excellent case study for the integration of science-related social issues into the college science curriculum. Describes the history of ozone depletion and efforts to remedy the problem. Provides a lecture outline on ozone depletion. Discusses integrating other science-related interdisciplinary topics in…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, College Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education

Freeman, Mark – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1998
Reports the outcomes of a video conferencing trial in an undergraduate mass lecture context. Highlights effects on students and staff, and supports issues through a formative and summative evaluation. Surveys, focus groups, interviews, video recordings, exam results and reflective diaries provide data for the evaluations. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Distance Education, Educational Media, Formative Evaluation

Hambleton, Ian R.; Foster, William H.; Richardson, John T. E. – Higher Education, 1998
College mathematics and computer science students in two math courses (conventional lecture-based, and a multimedia variant of the Personalized System of Instruction) completed the Approaches to Studying Inventory. Students in the latter course obtained higher scores on meaning orientation. The effect was significant in computer-science students,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Mathematics, College Students