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ERIC Number: EJ772400
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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Goodbye Lecture: A Student-Led Seminar Approach for Teaching Upper Division Courses
Casteel, Mark A.; Bridges, K. Robert
Teaching of Psychology, v34 n2 p107-110 2007
This article describes a seminar approach for teaching small classes of advanced undergraduates modeled on graduate seminar-style courses. Students act as daily discussion leaders for assigned readings, first in small teams and later individually, and the instructor acts as facilitator. Students received evaluations based on both their active discussion and written assignments. Student survey responses revealed high levels of satisfaction for the courses and with the instructors, as well as the perceived amount of new information learned. Students also commented positively on the discussions and the seminar format. The technique is applicable to teaching any advanced undergraduate topic, appeals to students, and emphasizes the active role of student learners.
Lawrence Erlbaum. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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