Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ540219
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265
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Class Size, Coursework Assessment and Student Performance in Geography: 1984-94.
Gibbs, Graham; And Others
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v20 n2 p181-92 Jul 1996
Considers the fact that despite increased class size and limited instructional resources the overall performance of students in geography in the United Kingdom has improved. This is attributed to changes in teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Small, workshop-based discussion seminars and active learning have replaced traditional lecture and examination format. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Size, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Learner Controlled Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Student Improvement, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Teamwork
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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