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ERIC Number: EJ346193
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Use of the Jigsaw Technique in Laboratory and Discussion Classes.
Carrol, David W.
Teaching of Psychology, v13 n4 p208-10 Dec 1986
Describes the use of the jigsaw teaching technique (which requires each member of a small group to provide a key piece of information) in undergraduate psychology laboratory and discussion classes. Results indicate that students evaluate the approach favorably and that their academic performance improves with use of the jigsaw technique. (JDH)
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Laboratory Procedures, Methods Research, Small Group Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Jigsaw Method