Self-Paced Mastery Learning Applied to Introductory Sociology.

Higgins, Frank; Laplante, Denis

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ERIC Number: EJ230719

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Self-Paced Mastery Learning Applied to Introductory Sociology.

Higgins, Frank; Laplante, Denis

Community College Social Science Journal, v3 n1 p7-18 Spr 1980

Describes a self-paced mastery learning process applied to an introductory sociology course at Lambton College (Sarnia, Ontario) in an attempt to correct traditional instructional and grading "malpractices." Describes course goals and organization, behavioral objectives, grading contracts, teaching techniques, student evaluation and feedback, and the benefits of the mastery learning process. (JP)

Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Conventional Instruction, Grading, Introductory Courses, Mastery Learning, Performance Contracts, Sociology, Student Evaluation, Two Year Colleges

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Language: English

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