Active Learning within a Lecture: Assessing the Impact of Short, In-Class Writing Exercises.

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Title: Active Learning within a Lecture: Assessing the Impact of Short, In-Class Writing Exercises.
Language: English
Authors: Butler, Adam, Phillmann, Kayah-Bah, Smart, Lona
Source: Teaching of Psychology. Aut 2001 28(4):257-259.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Group Activities, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Lecture Method, Psychology, Student Improvement, Writing (Composition)
ISSN: 0098-6283
Abstract: Describes an exercise named CARDS that was used in two sections of an introduction to psychology course. After a concept was presented in lecture, students were asked to respond to a question written on an index card and discuss their answers in groups. Presents the results of the assessment of student learning. (CMK)
Notes: Teaching of Psychology is a refereed journal.
Journal Code: CIJJUN2003
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ661909
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Describes an exercise named CARDS that was used in two sections of an introduction to psychology course. After a concept was presented in lecture, students were asked to respond to a question written on an index card and discuss their answers in groups. Presents the results of the assessment of student learning. (CMK)
ISSN:0098-6283