Introductory Course Content and Goals.

Miller, Benjamin; Gentile, Barbara F.

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ERIC Number: EJ564646

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Introductory Course Content and Goals.

Miller, Benjamin; Gentile, Barbara F.

Teaching of Psychology, v25 n2 p89-96 1998

Summarizes the results of a survey that revealed several dichotomies between what instructors felt introductory psychology courses delivered and what students wanted. Students desired a knowledge of people and relationships while the instructors felt the courses provided a broad overview of the discipline. Includes statistical data and analysis. (MJP)

Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Misconceptions, Psychology, Required Courses, Student Interests, Student Reaction, Student Surveys, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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