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Goldsmith, Pat Antonio – Teaching Sociology, 2006
In this paper I present a pedagogical method called Writing Answers to Learn (WAL) which combines Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Exploratory Writing to address the interrelated pedagogical problems of misconceptions, resistance, retention, and transfer. I analyze the use of this combined method in a course on racial and ethnic relations and…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Ideology, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods
Atkinson, Maxine P.; Czaja, Ronald F.; Brewster, Zachary B. – Teaching Sociology, 2006
Sociologists can make meaningful contributions to quantitative literacy by teaching sociological research skills in sociology classes, including introductory courses. We report on the effectiveness of requiring a research module in a large introductory class. The module is designed to teach both basic research skills and to increase awareness of…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Research Methodology, Numeracy, Sociology
Wills, Jeremiah B.; Brewster, Zachary W.; Fulkerson, Gregory M. – Teaching Sociology, 2005
The purpose of this paper is to describe and evaluate an active-learning exercise designed to allow college students the opportunity to experience the consequences of stratification by social class. In particular, this activity challenges the belief that success is primarily an outcome of hard work (i.e., the belief in a meritocracy). Data…
Descriptors: Social Class, Active Learning, Social Stratification, Learning Activities
Snowden, Monica – Teaching Sociology, 2004
This paper discusses learning communities as pedagogy for introductory sociology courses, which are often plagued by student apathy. Most importantly, it examines the potential for learning communities to incorporate active and collaborative learning techniques as a vehicle to subvert dominant views of diversity, to see diversity as intersecting…
Descriptors: Student Role, Cooperative Learning, Sociology, Teaching Methods