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Jackson, Sherri L. | 2 |
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Jackson, Sherri L.; Lugo, Susan M.; Griggs, Richard A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Presents an analysis of undergraduate methods course textbooks (n=26) published in the United States with copyright dates from 1995-1999. Examines aspects of the textbooks, such as demographic qualities, use of pedagogical aids and illustrative material, and topic coverage. Includes the results in detail. (CMK)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Course Content, Educational Research, Higher Education
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Griggs, Richard A.; Jackson, Sherri L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Explores the relationship between high school psychology and natural science classes and student performance in introductory college psychology classes. Finds that at the secondary level a strong background in natural science rather than in psychology is associated with higher grades in college psychology courses. Attributes this finding to the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Instruction, Course Content, Educational Research