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Effectiveness of Facilitating Small-Group Learning in Large Lecture Classes: A General Chemistry Case Study

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Title: Effectiveness of Facilitating Small-Group Learning in Large Lecture Classes: A General Chemistry Case Study
Language: English
Authors: Lyon, D. C., Lagowski, J. J.
Source: Journal of Chemical Education. Nov 2008 85(11):1571-1576.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2008
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Control Groups, Chemistry, Program Effectiveness, Lecture Method, Science Instruction, Case Studies, Peer Teaching, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Small Group Instruction, Science Achievement, Comparative Analysis, College Science
ISSN: 0021-9584
Abstract: We report the results of a study designed to investigate the effectiveness of peer-led, small-group discussions in a large (N greater than 400) general chemistry course usually taught in a traditional lecture format. The administrative structure, the training of the peer facilitators, and the achievement of students exposed to this environment compared with a control group are presented. (Contains 3 figures, 5 tables and 1 note.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 12
Entry Date: 2008
Access URL: https://www.jce.divched.org/Journal/Issues/2008/Nov/abs1571.html
Accession Number: EJ814869
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:We report the results of a study designed to investigate the effectiveness of peer-led, small-group discussions in a large (N greater than 400) general chemistry course usually taught in a traditional lecture format. The administrative structure, the training of the peer facilitators, and the achievement of students exposed to this environment compared with a control group are presented. (Contains 3 figures, 5 tables and 1 note.)
ISSN:0021-9584