Last Reviewed:February 15, 2024 First Published:February 10, 2022 Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered, active learning strategy where students work in small groups (4-6 members) to solve complex, real-world problems that can have multiple solutions. While similar to case-based and team-based learning in that student groups solve problems, PBL emphasizes the student’s role in… Read More
Last Updated:January 23, 2024 First Published:January 5, 2023 Class discussions offer many pedagogical benefits, including building community and offering faculty the chance to informally assess student learning. These class discussions can take many forms, including structured, semi-structured, or informal discussion sessions. When planning a class discussion, it is helpful to have a clearly defined goal for the session. In addition to establishing a goal, faculty should consider what preparation… Read More
Last Updated:September 14, 2023 First Published:March 8, 2022 Engaging lectures keep your audience focused while providing new insight and stimulating thinking and analysis. Active lecturing can motivate your audience to develop new skills and think in new ways. Use the comments section below to let us know your ideas about engaging lectures.
Are you ready to adopt the latest research on effective teaching in your classes? Great! Are your students ready to make the move from passive to active learning? Students are often resistant to changes to teaching because they do not understand the compelling reasons to engage in active learning. They got here with traditional lectures… Read More
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Last Updated:January 23, 2024 First Published:January 27, 2023 Case-based learning (CBL) is a learner-centered teaching strategy in which learners analyze authentic problems, real or fictional, to address problems, resolve questions, and/or identify solutions. Working in groups or individually, learners examine cases using guided inquiry, applying knowledge and critical thinking skills, and connecting theory to… Read More
Last Updated:July 21, 2023 First Published:June 1, 2022 Freeman et al. (2014) define active learning as instructional activities that engage “students in the process of learning through activities and/or discussion in class, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work” (p. 31). Active learning strategies… Read More
Have you ever wondered if the teaching activities you implement are effective in improving student performance? Are you interested in developing a research project to study these activities and disseminate the results to the world? This session focuses on the steps necessary to turn your teaching activities into educational scholarship. Participants will explore what makes… Read More
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Our knowledge of how students learn has grown significantly over the last few decades. In keeping with this trend, the quality and sheer amount of research on instructional strategies has also grown, and active learning has emerged as an instructional method that can improve learning outcomes for all students. In this session, participants will learn… Read More
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Active learning strategies in clinical and didactic settings will be discussed. Participants learn case based and didactic active learning techniques that can be used in remote or face-to-face courses. Additionally, participants discuss the benefits of active learning and develop a plan to implement active learning in their courses.
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Volume 1, Issue 1 In this issue: The Teaching Scope: 4 Approaches to Active Learning Teacher’s Toolbox: FlipGrid Fever Pedagogy Podcast: Active Learning in STEM Research Bytes: 94% of higher ed students…
