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Peer reviewedAtwater, Lynn – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Describes a redefined introductory course on the principles of sociology based on seven principles of good teaching. Includes transforming the learner from passive to active, teaching the process of inquiry, and helping students realize why they are learning. Urges a student-centered approach to learning with the instructor as a participant…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Course Objectives
