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Wick, John W. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Descriptors: Class Size, Courses, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Hughes, Charles W. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1977
A behavioral study guide in the teaching of American literature at Henderson State University is presented that can help an instructor counter the trend of large class size and breadth of material covered. Focus is on developing analytic skills, clear thinking, and effective writing. (LBH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Size, College Instruction, Higher Education
Weber, Larry J.; Hunt, Thomas C. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1977
The effects of an innovative method of instruction on cognitive and attitudinal outcomes were examined. The method combined the techniques of large and small group instruction. Findings suggest that large group instruction, when combined with small group interaction, may provide a satisfactory alternative to traditional instruction. (LBH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Cognitive Measurement, Comparative Analysis
Cheatham, Richard; Jordan, William – Improving College and University Teaching, 1976
A study concerned with attitudes and achievement in a speech communication course is reported. Of three methods of instruction, the small class-individual instructor technique prompted more favorable student attitudes than did the 40- or 80-student lecture treatments. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Objectives, Class Size, Cognitive Objectives
Moore, Shirley B. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1977
To assess student feeling toward large group instruction, an attitude survey of 17 questions was administered before and after participation in such a class. Tremendous attitude changes from negative to positive were attributed largely to effective media use in the class. (LBH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Class Size, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
