Freedom in the Selection of Course Content: A Case-Study of a Course without a Syllabus.

Cowan, John

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Publication Date: 1978-Oct

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Freedom in the Selection of Course Content: A Case-Study of a Course without a Syllabus.

Cowan, John

Studies in Higher Education, v3 n2 p139-48 Oct 1978

Described is a study of the feasibility and desirability of offering undergraduates freedom to select the course content in a first year course on the properties and use of civil engineering materials. A report of a series of interviews with students participating in the study is appended. (JMD)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Educational Innovation, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Independent Study, Student Participation

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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