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Peer reviewedBrick, Allan – College English, 1981
Argues in favor of teaching thesis and the forms of exposition by means of assignments such as personal narrative, autobiography, and observation out of direct experience. Describes one such assignment. (RL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Expository Writing, Higher Education
Peer reviewedNeysmith-Roy, Joan M.; Kleisinger, Carmel L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Describes an undergraduate course project where students helped mentally alert senior citizens write their life stories. By assisting senior citizens to organize memories and interpret life decisions, the students experienced stages they had not yet lived through. Students evaluated the course project as a positive learning and personal growth…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Biographies, Course Content
Peer reviewedEnns, Carolyn Zerbe – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes limitations of a Western, individualistic perspective on psychological theory. Summarizes research and theory regarding how personality may be shaped differentially by individualistic and collectivist cultures. Describes strategies for teaching about the impact of culture on personality. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Psychology, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Roberts, David, Ed. – 1986
Perspectives of academic staff who have been involved in teaching externally are presented in three papers. In "Teaching Students Externally: The First Twelve Years," Frank Molloy examines three aspects of teaching by the external mode: preparing materials, making assignments, and providing educational experiences for students at the…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Faculty, College Students, Correspondence Study
Thompson, Loraine – 1993
This booklet provides practical exploration of the use of narrative in the classroom with students and in teachers' personal and professional development. The various narrative forms are described in boxes throughout the booklet and include letter writing, storytelling, autobiographical accounts and several others. There are four "Your…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
