Problem-based learning in introductory American politics classes

Journal of Political Science Education

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 274-296

  Williamson, Jonathan ^a   Gregory, Alison S ^a  

^a LYCOMING COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Active learning; American politics; Problem based learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 79956248103     PISSN: 15512169     EISSN: 15512177     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15512169.2010.494485     Document Type: Article

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