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McKinney, Kathleen – Teaching Sociology, 2005
In this research note, the author reports the results from 21 face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with sociology seniors at one institution. Her objectives are to describe, from the viewpoint of these students, common strategies and difficulties in learning sociology, and to posit some implications of the students' responses for her own and…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Action Research, Interviews, Sociology
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McKinney, Kathleen; Saxe, David; Cobb, Laura – Teaching Sociology, 1998
Discusses the importance of out-of-class experiences and reviews the literature on outcomes of this "other" or "informal" curriculum. Argues that, by sharing some data on academic and professional socialization from students, faculty, and departments, most departments do not adequately provide these opportunities. Evaluates barriers to providing…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Experiential Learning, Hidden Curriculum, Higher Education