There is a vast pedagogical literature spelling out the benefits of student engagement and active participation (1). A recent meta-analysis study of 225 active learning classes further concludes that “active…
…learning.” (p. 26). But he contends active learning is a smoke screen designed to cover deeper problems in higher education—like class size, where if active learning principles are used, they…
I keep worrying that we’re missing the boat with active learning. Here’s why. First, active learning isn’t about activity for the sake of activity. I fear we’ve gotten too fixated…
…online discussions in online class. Active Learning—Students perform a skit (they write the script) that explains reproduction in plants. Active Learning: In my intro Stats class, after I lecture, I…
…phenomenon called learning. Editor’s note: I just recently discovered this very impressive review of research on active learning. What we call active learning (and we aren’t always clear about the…
…together in real-time, contributing their individual expertise to create a comprehensive and cohesive final project. Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning….
…of research that supports active learning techniques. Or they may just have their students share their perspectives on active learning and what makes a learning activity effective for them. In…
In reviewing the research on active learning in statistics, the authors of the article cited below, who are statistics faculty themselves, found some research in which certain active learning experiences…
