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Unlocking Sociology's Potential Through Pre-Reading Questions
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Keywords

pre-reading questions
student engagement
critical thinking
transparency
transformational learning

How to Cite

Vallee, Manuel. 2015. “Unlocking Sociology’s Potential Through Pre-Reading Questions”. TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology, April. Washington DC: American Sociological Association. https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/unlocking-sociologys-potential-through-pre-reading.

Abstract

This short article discusses the ways sociology courses can be enhanced by assigning critical pre-reading questions. Benefits include increased student engagement, the development of critical thinking skills, and more productive classroom discussions, all of which help unleash sociology’s potential for transformational learning.

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Details

Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

  1. Increase student engagement, sharpen critical thinking skills, deepen class discussions, and enhance student success.

Goal Assessment(s):

  1. Improve student performance on quizzes and the final exam.

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