ERIC Number: EJ854940
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Oct
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1527-9316
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Assessment of Student Learning about Native American Cultures in a Team Coordinated Interdisciplinary Freshmen Course
Smith, Julie M.; Jacob, Greg; Faaleava, Toeutu
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, v7 n2 p49-61 Oct 2007
The purpose of this project was to examine whether students in three sections of a team coordinated interdisciplinary course received the same educational experience. An essay covering three aspects of Native American history was evaluated for content and critical thinking. Significant differences were seen between classes in describing cultural differences that lead to conflict between Native Americans and Euro American settlers. Additionally, regardless of instructor approach, many students tended to maintain common stereotypical views of Native American cultures. (Contains 2 figures and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: American Indian History, History Instruction, American Indian Culture, Teacher Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Instructional Effectiveness, Outcomes of Education, College Freshmen, Introductory Courses, Student Evaluation, Stereotypes, Cultural Differences, Educational Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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