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ERIC Number: EJ576346
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
A Method for Enhancing Student Interest in Large Introductory Classes.
Buskist, William; Wylie, Devin
Teaching of Psychology, v25 n3 p203-05 1998
Argues that a problem for teachers of large sections of introductory psychology is developing high levels of student interest. Describes a method for creating and maintaining such interest that involves using students' written responses to a question about changing their lives as material for classroom discussion of relevant topics. (DSK)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Large Group Instruction, Psychology, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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