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ERIC Number: EJ814869
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Nov
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 12
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
Effectiveness of Facilitating Small-Group Learning in Large Lecture Classes: A General Chemistry Case Study
Lyon, D. C.; Lagowski, J. J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v85 n11 p1571-1576 Nov 2008
We report the results of a study designed to investigate the effectiveness of peer-led, small-group discussions in a large (N greater than 400) general chemistry course usually taught in a traditional lecture format. The administrative structure, the training of the peer facilitators, and the achievement of students exposed to this environment compared with a control group are presented. (Contains 3 figures, 5 tables and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Control Groups, Chemistry, Program Effectiveness, Lecture Method, Science Instruction, Case Studies, Peer Teaching, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Small Group Instruction, Science Achievement, Comparative Analysis, College Science
Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://www.jce.divched.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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