The Good Sociology Departments: Will We Ever Find Them? Will We Even Try?.

Rau, William C.

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ERIC Number: EJ455117

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Good Sociology Departments: Will We Ever Find Them? Will We Even Try?

Rau, William C.

Teaching Sociology, v20 n2 p165-70 Apr 1992

Observes that there has been no accounting of the history of the teaching of sociology. Suggests that the journal, "Teaching Sociology," can help bring attention to teaching. Notes that sociology majors' grades and standardized tests scores have declined. Argues that sociology instruction must become more effective and must implement value added assessment. (SG)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Grading, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Majors (Students), Sociology, Teacher Role, Test Score Decline

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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