The Use of Conceptual Analysis for Teaching Sociology Courses.

Fredericks, Marcel; Miller, Steven I.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Use of Conceptual Analysis for Teaching Sociology Courses.

Fredericks, Marcel; Miller, Steven I.

Teaching Sociology, v15 n4 p392-98 Oct 1987

Introduces teachers to potential benefits of using conceptual analysis as an alternative didactic strategy. Outlines the framework and techniques, reviews relevant literature, and demonstrates several methods for developing cases. Concludes that conceptual analysis is a valuable technique for improving students' empirical thinking and work. (Author/DH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discrimination Learning, Higher Education, Outcomes of Education, Sociology, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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