Effects of Topic Order in Introductory Psychology on Student Achievement, Interest, and Perceived Course Difficulty.

Laffitte, Rondeau G., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ336756

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Publication Date: 1986

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Effects of Topic Order in Introductory Psychology on Student Achievement, Interest, and Perceived Course Difficulty.

Laffitte, Rondeau G., Jr.

Teaching of Psychology, v13 n2 p89-91 Apr 1986

Compares differences in examination scores, students' statements of interest, and perceptions of course difficulty as a function of course topic order. Concludes that topic order had no effect on either achievement or students' interest and perception of difficulty. (Author/JDH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Organization, Higher Education, Psychology, Research, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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