Student Empowerment through Group Work: A Case Study.

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Title: Student Empowerment through Group Work: A Case Study.
Language: English
Authors: Burkill, Sue
Source: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Mar 1997 21(1):89-94.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 1997
Intended Audience: Researchers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Educational Assessment, Educational Quality, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Learning Strategies, Progressive Education, Role Playing, Self Actualization, Self Directed Groups, Small Group Instruction, Student Improvement, Student Participation, Student Projects, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study
ISSN: 0309-8265
Abstract: Attempts to differentiate the characteristics of courses that involve token empowerment from those that involve deeper empowerment. Describes a course where students role-played the part of consultants involved in group work involving global issues. Includes a chart that outlines the components of token and deep empowerment. (MJP)
Journal Code: CIJJAN1998
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: EJ549779
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Attempts to differentiate the characteristics of courses that involve token empowerment from those that involve deeper empowerment. Describes a course where students role-played the part of consultants involved in group work involving global issues. Includes a chart that outlines the components of token and deep empowerment. (MJP)
ISSN:0309-8265