Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.

Chickering, Arthur W.; Gamson, Zelda F.

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Title:	Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.
Authors:	Chickering, Arthur W.; Gamson, Zelda F.
Descriptors:	College Instruction; Educational Principles; Expectation; Feedback; Higher Education; Instructional Improvement; Learning Activities; Peer Relationship; Student Participation; Teacher Student Relationship; Time on Task; Undergraduate Study
Source:	AAHE Bulletin, p3-7 Mar 1987
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Publication Date:	1987-03-00
Pages:	6
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Abstract:	Seven principles that can help to improve undergraduate education are identified. Based on research on college teaching and learning, good practice in undergraduate education: (1) encourages contacts between students and faculty; (2) develops reciprocity and cooperation among students; (3) uses active learning techniques; (4) gives prompt feedback; (5) emphasizes time on task; (6) communicates high expectations; and (7) respects diverse talents and ways of learning. Examples of approaches that have been used in different kinds of college in the last few years are described. In addition, the implications of these principles for the way states fund and govern higher education and for the way institutions are run are briefly discussed. Examples of good approaches include: freshman seminars on important topics taught by senior faculty; learning groups of five to seven students who meet regularly during class to solve problems set by the instructor; active learning using structured exercises, discussions, team projects, and peer critiques, as well as internships and independent study; and mastery learning, contract learning, and computer-assisted instruction approaches, which required adequate time on learning. (SW)
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Record Type:	Non-Journal
Level:	1 - Available on microfiche
Institutions:	American Association for Higher Education, Washington, DC.
Sponsors:	Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO.
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Audiences:	Practitioners
Languages:	English
Education Level:	Higher Education

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