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Direct linkRichmond, Aaron S.; Hagan, Lisa Kindelberger – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
The goal of this study was to investigate which common instructional methods (active vs. direct) best promote higher level thinking in a psychology course. Over a 5-week period, 71 undergraduates were taught psychology using both active learning and direct instruction. Pre- and post-course assessments were coded as either higher or lower level…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Educational Objectives, Active Learning, Psychology
