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Peer reviewedStasz, Clarice – Teaching Sociology, 1976
Criticisms of grading systems are discussed and a variation on the contract system is presented as an alternative. Students select types of assignments they wish to attempt as a "menu" and requirements are stratified according to student skill and experience level. (ND)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Assignments, Grading, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRiedmann, Agnes – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Relates a teaching strategy whereby introductory sociology students wrote and analyzed their own stories to create a self-published book. Describes course goals as becoming familiar with sociological perspectives, concepts, strategies, and methods and to develop reading, analytical thinking, and writing skills. Includes discussion of the course…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Evaluative Thinking, Grading, Higher Education
