ERIC Number: EJ816900
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0146-3934
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Real-Time Teaching: Lessons from Katrina
Phillips, Antoinette S.; Phillips, Carl R.
College Student Journal, v42 n2 p367-374 Jun 2008
Professors strive constantly to find ways for students to apply what they are learning in the classroom, thereby reinforcing principles being taught and increasing student interest and involvement in the learning process. Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on the Gulf Coast had wide-ranging consequences. As a result, many individuals experienced emotions and behaviors characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder. An event of this magnitude quite naturally found its way into many classroom lessons and discussions. This manuscript presents examples of classroom exercises developed specifically to take advantage of the tremendous learning opportunity presented by circumstances following this natural disaster. Student participation in and reaction to the exercises will be discussed.
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Student Participation, Teaching Methods, Student Reaction, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Learner Engagement, Business Education, Culturally Relevant Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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