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Peer reviewedJohnson, Linda L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Based on observations made in an introductory psychology course, the author offers suggestions to instructors who use the lecture-textbook-test method of instruction. States that students should be taught appropriate study and note-taking skills and that they should be encouraged to ask questions when they encounter difficulty. (GEA)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedLenthall, Gerard; Andrews, David – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
The order of presentation of topics is an important factor in the success of introductory psychology courses. Criteria for judging the efficacy of a course sequence should include use of students' entry level skills as a foundation, sections following each other coherently, and motivation for students to learn "hard" material. (CS)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Instructional Design
