There have long been calls to incorporate evidence-based teaching techniques and technologies in the classroom to improve student success. For example the 2012 “Engage to Excel” report by the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) notes that “Classroom approaches that engage students in ‘active learning’ improve retention of information and critical thinking skills.” […]
Posts Tagged: Active Learning
Active Learning in Biology Courses
In a recent Circles session on Lake Nona, I had an interesting conversation with Dr. Andrew Piercy (Professor of Biology). He was sharing information about a article he had read on the use of active learning in science classrooms. He was kind enough to share the article with Circles (Thanks Andrew). Click here for more information […]
Destination 2015: Focusing on Active Learning through Reflective Practice
Our Prezi Reflective Practitioner Infographic YouTube Videos Readings What is Active Learning Active Learning Activities Assignment for Week 2 We hope you enjoyed our first session and found it valuable and applicable to your practice. Here is the homework assignment for Week 2: Print out learning outcomes for courses you commonly […]
Active Learning = Active Teaching
If we are not using active teaching strategies that engage students, how can we expect them to be active or engaged learners? Check out this blog on active learning and teaching, hosted by Vanderbilt University. http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/tag/active-learning/
Engaging Ideas
Engaging Ideas: The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom, 2nd Edition John C. Bean, Maryellen Weimer (Foreword by) ISBN: 978-0-470-53290-4 Learn to design interest-provoking writing and critical thinking activities and incorporate them into your courses in a way that encourages inquiry, exploration, discussion, and debate, […]