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Peer reviewedFerguson, Norman B. L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Describes changes made in a general psychology course to encourage greater student responsibility, active participation, and critical thinking. Aims were accomplished by variety of techniques, including having students develop and discuss a list of expectations and responsibilities, requiring students to write their own examination questions, and…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Instructional Improvement
