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Peer reviewedMayer, Jan – Teaching Sociology, 1986
This article describes how an introductory sociology course was organized and taught in order to promote students' understanding of sociology as the systematic and critical analysis of modern social structure and its impact on the individual. (JDH)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Educational Methods
Peer reviewedElliott, Lisa B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Describes the use of debate in teaching a college level course on the psychology of women. Contends that the technique encouraged critical thinking, active learning, and cooperation. Provides suggestions for replicating the process in other courses. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1995
Off-campus education is an experiential method of learning that integrates a student's classroom studies with on-the-job experiences obtained at an employing organization. Off-campus education programs are based on a partnership among the school, the parents, the student, and the employing organization, with each of the partners sharing the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Innovation, Educational Methods


