Using the Group Presentation to Foster Functional Skills.

King, Kim M.

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ERIC Number: EJ404458

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Using the Group Presentation to Foster Functional Skills.

King, Kim M.

Teaching Sociology, v18 n1 p74-77 Jan 1990

Suggests using group presentations as a method for instructors with large introductory courses to help students gain functional skills and also make the courses more interesting. Provides examples of group presentation projects. States goals of projects as showing how sociology can be used in everyday life and providing a review of the examination material. (SLM)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Group Activities, Sociology, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Student Projects, Student Research, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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