An Experimental Class in

McVeigh, Frank J.

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ERIC Number: EJ085247

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1973

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An Experimental Class in "Social Problems and Social Welfare"

McVeigh, Frank J.

Teaching Sociology, 1, 1, 13-24, Oct 73

Use of the format of a congressional hearing, instead of traditional teaching methods, appears to enhance direct student involvment, interest, and knowledge. Described are the social setting and procedures, research protocol, analysis and evaluation, and conclusions and limitations of the experiment. (KM)

Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Innovation, Experimental Teaching, Government Role, Role Playing, Social Problems, Social Welfare, Sociology, Teaching Methods

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