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Bowman, Deanna H.; Ware, Mark E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
Evidence supported the use of one type of peer evaluation in small group activities, particularly when the instructor is unable to make sufficient observations for assigning grades. However, students should be provided with few evaluative categories and explicit directions for applying the categories. (RM)
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Educational Research, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
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Ware, Mark E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1981
Evaluates effectiveness of a college level career development course for psychology majors. A total of 148 students participated in experimental and control groups. Results indicate that the experimental group demonstrated superior increases in self-knowledge, job opportunities, and skills. Several approaches to career education in psychology are…
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Research, Higher Education, Psychology
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Ware, Mark E.; Chastain, Jeffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Assesses students' skills and attitudes toward teaching statistics with and without computer-assisted statistical analysis. Classifies students according to gender, grade point average, and mathematics competency. Analyses showed computer-assisted group had significantly more favorable attitudes toward statistics. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research
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Ware, Mark E.; Chastain, Jeffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Reports results of a study assessing the effectiveness of teaching statistics with an emphasis on selection skills. Discusses how general academic ability and gender affected students' learning when the instructor emphasized selection skills. Concludes that teachers must emphasize selection skills through handouts, lectures, and examinations to…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Educational Research, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education