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Direct linkShreeve, Sue; Chelin, Jacqueline – New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2014
The research aimed to discover the perceived impact and to identify the value of four information skills teaching interventions within the curriculum in three faculties at the University of the West of England. Faculty and library staff interviews and student focus groups were used to gather evidence about the perceived impact of the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Skill Development, Learning Modules, Information Literacy
Reid, Karen M.; Reynolds, Ralph E.; Perkins-Auman, Peggy G. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2014
The modern concept of first-year seminars was introduced in 1972. Ninety-four percent of America's accredited 4-year colleges and universities offered a seminar by 2002. "First-year seminar" defines a fairly diverse instructional construct, but the goal remains to improve student retention rates. Research trends indicate a positive and…
Descriptors: First Year Seminars, Case Studies, Research Universities, Graduation Rate
Download full textArmstrong, David A. – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2011
The purpose of this study was to describe undergraduate students' experiences and perceptions of online courses based on interviews, observations, and online focus groups. I describe (a) motivational and learner characteristics within online classes, (b) the positive and negative aspects of online courses as experienced by students, (c) what…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Focus Groups
Reinhardt-Childers, Ilva – 1987
A college course in commercial Spanish is described. The course objectives are to: build a solid foundation of business and professional vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; prepare for oral and written communication with commonly-used Spanish business phrases and terminology; expose students to the different types of written…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Course Content, Course Organization
Peer reviewedMendelson, Jack K.; Mello, Nancy K. – Journal of Medical Education, 1983
An alcoholism segment in a behavioral medicine course is described that consists of didactic presentations, videotaped clinical material, patient interviews; and small group Socratic discussion. The course provides an introduction to patient-oriented clinical skills, gives awareness of stereotyping, and addresses social and individual…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Course Content, Course Descriptions
McFarland, Katherine P. – 1995
The outline for a college-level education course on bilingual education and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction is presented. Emphasis is placed on principles of dual language instruction and the Texas state education agency's plan for these areas of instruction. Major areas covered include language development, language learning…
Descriptors: Assignments, Bilingual Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions
