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The Role of the Introductory Sociology Course on Students' Perceptions of Achievement of General Education Goals

Teaching Sociology, 2007-07, Vol.35 (3), p.209-222 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright 2007 American Sociological Association ;2007 American Sociological Association ;2008 INIST-CNRS ;Copyright American Sociological Association Jul 2007 ;ISSN: 0092-055X ;EISSN: 1939-862X ;DOI: 10.1177/0092055X0703500301 ;CODEN: TCSCAF

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Title:
The Role of the Introductory Sociology Course on Students' Perceptions of Achievement of General Education Goals
Author: Howard, Jay ; Zoeller, Aimee
Subjects: Academic Achievement ; Accreditation (Institutions) ; Achievement ; Admissions policies ; Applied sociology ; Certification ; Class size ; College Faculty ; College Instruction ; College Role ; College Students ; Computer literacy ; Courses ; Critical Thinking ; Cultural Awareness ; Cultural instruction ; Culture ; Discussion (Teaching Technique) ; Education ; Educational activities ; Educational attainment ; Educational sociology ; General Education ; Goals ; Group Activities ; Higher education ; History and organization of sociology ; History, theory and methodology ; Identity ; Internet ; Introductory Courses ; Learning ; Lectures ; Objectives ; Observational research ; Organization of profession, research and teaching. Deontology. Sociology of sociology. Epistemology ; Outcomes of education ; Perception tests ; Perceptions ; Society ; Sociology ; Student Attitudes ; Student Educational Objectives ; Student surveys ; Task forces ; Teachers ; Teaching ; Teaching Methods ; Thinking Skills ; Undergraduate education ; Undergraduate Students ; Urban areas ; Urban Universities ; Videotape recordings ; Videotapes ; Writing Assignments
Is Part Of: Teaching Sociology, 2007-07, Vol.35 (3), p.209-222
Description: As higher education accreditation agencies emphasize achievement of general education learning goals for undergraduate students, departments are increasingly required to identify and assess the contributions of their disciplines to achievement of these goals. This exploratory study conducted at a large urban university and its satellite campus seeks to identify students' perceptions of the contributions of the Introduction to Sociology course to the general education goals specified by a single university. This study also seeks to identify the most frequently used pedagogies used by introductory sociology instructors. Results indicate students perceive that Introduction to Sociology facilitates achievement of critical thinking skills, integration and application of knowledge, and understanding of society and culture. Results also indicate that lecture is a nearly ubiquitous teaching strategy. Students report instructors utilize in-class discussion frequently. Small group activities, writing assignments, videos, and online discussion were less frequently utilized.
Publisher: Los Angeles, CA: American Sociological Association
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0092-055X
EISSN: 1939-862X
DOI: 10.1177/0092055X0703500301
CODEN: TCSCAF
Source: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Alma/SFX Local Collection
ProQuest Central

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The Role of the Introductory Sociology Course on Students' Perceptions of Achievement of General Education Goals

Copyright 2007 American Sociological Association ;2007 American Sociological Association ;2008 INIST-CNRS ;Copyright American Sociological Association Jul 2007 ;ISSN: 0092-055X ;EISSN: 1939-862X ;DOI: 10.1177/0092055X0703500301 ;CODEN: TCSCAF

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