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Peer reviewedConners, Frances A.; Mccown, Steven M.; Roskos-Ewoldsen, Beverly – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Outlines and discusses four unique and major challenges facing the undergraduate statistics instructor. These are motivating students to study material they think is uninteresting, handling mathematics anxiety, dealing with performance extremes, and making the learning memorable. Offers solutions for each challenge. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedAngelo, Thomas A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Defines and discusses a definition of critical thinking. Maintains that college students improve their learning effectiveness when they are engaged actively and invested personally. Describes student evaluation techniques used to enhance thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology
