Active learning: Keys to Effective Practice

1. Active learning: Keys to Effective Practice Active Learning: Just what the heck is this, anyway?

2. Outcomes • Define active learning • Discuss key concepts of active learning • Discuss what active learning techniques are applicable to course objectives and student demographics.

3. This afternoon’s scheme • Your course as a model • (Tiny bit of ) Course design • (Tiny bit of) Theory • Types of active learning techniques • How do you choose techniques

4. Your course 1. Student outcome 2. Demographics

5. Example At the completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Discuss what active learning techniques are applicable to course objectives and student demographics. 2. Define active learning.

6. Your course Student demographics Academic standing (year) Number Typical classroom

8. What is Active Learning? Student Engagement

9. Basic Principle • Activity………………. • Physical • Mental

10. So when should you use these techniques? • When you want students to: • Understand, Apply, Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate

11. Why do we use these techniques? • Regarding the subject matter • Deeper understanding • Better application • Longer retention • Learners tend to think like experts more quickly • Longer retention of students (persistence)

12. The jury is still out……. • Higher test scores/grades • More positive attitudes toward subject • Carry over on study habits

13. Techniques

14. Minimally invasive • Discussion with thoughtful questions • T/P/S – T/Q/S • CPS • CATs • Clarification pause • Note comparison/sharing

15. Moderately invasive • “Reflection diaries” • Discussion boards • CATs • Case-based learning • Games • Jigsaws • Role playing (skills practice) • Debates • Concept Mapping

16. Batten down the hatches • Inquiry-based/guided learning • Team-based learning • Problem-based learning

17. TBL http://www.med.wright.edu/aa/facdev/TBL/Introduction.htm

18. PBL

19. Group think:How do you decide?

20. Your course At the completion of the course, the student should be able to __________________. Student demographics Room structure Your comfort

21. Work timeWhat might you use?