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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

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2012

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Medieval Day At Reynolds: An Interdisciplinary Learning Event, Nancy S. Morrison Jan 2012

Medieval Day At Reynolds: An Interdisciplinary Learning Event, Nancy S. Morrison

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

A single day at this college involved faculty, staff, and students in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning experience. In this article, the primary organizer of Reynolds’s Medieval Day discusses its origin, details the schedule of events, and dispenses advice for any who might be interested in creating a similar college-wide experience.


Teaching Introductory Psychology In The Community College Classroom: Enhancing Student Understanding And Retention Of Essential Information, Scott M. Debb Ed.D., Sharon M. Debb M.A. Jan 2012

Teaching Introductory Psychology In The Community College Classroom: Enhancing Student Understanding And Retention Of Essential Information, Scott M. Debb Ed.D., Sharon M. Debb M.A.

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

Here the authors describe a study conducted to determine whether a “Test Yourself” procedure, administered either before or after a lecture, might improve students’ retention of the information, as well as stimulate critical thinking.