From the abstract: "This paper examines the challenge of teaching statisti
cal research methods in three master's degree
programs at a private university based in Washington, DC
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From the abstract: "This article presents a reflective case study analysis of an
attempt to enhance student learning through the
introduction of student-centred teaching methods in a
masters-level social research methods subject. The
introduction of a range of specific techniques, including
case study teaching, problem based learning, groupwork,
role-play and simulation, is reflected upon. The article
concludes that the re-orientation of the curriculum toward
student-centredness in this case had a positive effect on
student performance, learning experience and subject
evaluation. In particular, the use of student-centred
techniques facilitated a strong social context for learning,
and provided students with a common experiential
framework from which to explore the technical aspects of
the curriculum. However, the analysis also found that
students continued to place value on more formal
teaching methods, and that the value of student-centred
techniques in this case rested in the way in which they
were integrated with more didactic teaching practice"