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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

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Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn. Four years ago, I became an inaugural recipient of a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant.

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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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Preoperational stage (2-7 years old) During the preoperational stage, children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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TCEA24 Roundup

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This year’s event featured more than 800 sessions on various topics such as leadership, mathematics, STEAM, digital citizenship, literacy, English language arts, and more. This allows for easy sharing of lessons or objects that can be demonstrated in real-time, creating a more collaborative learning environment.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

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Students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other cognitive differences often experience auditory, visual, and spatial processing difficulties, affecting their reading, writing, and overall learning. These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Faculty Focus

Students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other cognitive differences often experience auditory, visual, and spatial processing difficulties, affecting their reading, writing, and overall learning. These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary.

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Co-Creating the Classroom: Collaborative Ground Rules for Engaged Learning

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The Activity: Co-Creating Ground Rules In my upper-level Spanish language, literature, and film courses, I implement this activity on the first day. Be mindful of body language and nonverbal responses, as they can convey disrespect. We begin with brief introductions and a walkthrough of the syllabus.

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Co-Creating the Classroom: Collaborative Ground Rules for Engaged Learning

Faculty Focus

The Activity: Co-Creating Ground Rules In my upper-level Spanish language, literature, and film courses, I implement this activity on the first day. Be mindful of body language and nonverbal responses, as they can convey disrespect. We begin with brief introductions and a walkthrough of the syllabus.