This overview examines the evolving approaches to teaching research methods in the social sciences, highlighting the integration of both traditional and innovative pedagogical practices. Modern ...

This essay argues against traditional topic-oriented research methods courses and focuses instead on one of our most important goals: the outcomes desired in public administrators' on-the-job behavior ...

Quantitative methods and the courses in which they are taught often present as if they are neutral, value-free and unbiased. However, the history of quantitative methods demonstrates an entanglement ...

Teaching methods are the broader techniques used to help students achieve learning outcomes, while activities are the different ways of implementing these methods. Teaching methods help students: ...

Quantitative and qualitative approaches face different challenges and expectations, particularly when it comes to data ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students.

We think that schooling is essential to building a prosperous society. However, there is a wide variety of teaching methods today. When it comes to capturing students' attention and ensuring they ...