Term Paper Alternatives. A Mingling of Minds: An In-Class "Conference" on Educational Theories.

O'Brien, Thomas V.; Warmkessel, Marjorie M.

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Publication Date: 1994

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Term Paper Alternatives. A Mingling of Minds: An In-Class "Conference" on Educational Theories.

O'Brien, Thomas V.; Warmkessel, Marjorie M.

Research Strategies, v12 n3 p174-81 Sum 1994

Describes an assignment for an education course in which students assume the role of prominent educational theorists. A librarian introduces students to a variety of library resources in the field of education, which they use to find background information on their selected theorist, prepare a formal in-character speech, and participate in an informal discussion. (Author/KRN)

Descriptors: Activity Units, College Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Education Courses, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Library Role, Online Searching, Role Playing, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students, Worksheets

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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