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ERIC Number: EJ608957
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
Student Perspectives on the First Day of Class.
Perlman, Baron; McCann, Lee I.
Teaching of Psychology, v26 n4 p277-79 Aut 1999
Investigates student's opinions of what they believe is valuable for the first class meeting of a course. Reports that a good first class meeting includes a well-organized, focused presentation containing basic course information including requirements, expectations, and information on examinations and assignments. Expounds that faculty should introduce themselves and use icebreakers carefully. (CMK)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Educational Practices, Higher Education, Psychology, Student Attitudes, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Role, Undergraduate Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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