Using Crossword Puzzles as an Aid to Studying Sociological Concepts.

Childers, Cheryl D.

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ERIC Number: EJ546677

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Using Crossword Puzzles as an Aid to Studying Sociological Concepts.

Childers, Cheryl D.

Teaching Sociology, v24 n2 p231-35 Apr 1996

Reviews a teaching strategy built on the body of research revealing crossword puzzles as effective means of introducing fundamental concepts and vocabulary. Discusses methods for constructing the puzzle. Student responses suggest that the puzzle was useful as a tool for both learning and review. (MJP)

Descriptors: Educational Games, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Puzzles, Sociology, Student Evaluation, Student Reaction, Study Guides, Teaching Methods, Visual Aids, Vocabulary, Vocabulary Development, Vocabulary Skills, Word Lists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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