Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. Dear Bonni, You have shared often about active learning strategies and the impact they have on student learning. However, I am dubious that the approaches you describe work with large classes. You can pose a question for a future column here.

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Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems. Demonstrate how subsequent stages build upon the work completed in the previous stage.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems. Demonstrate how subsequent stages build upon the work completed in the previous stage.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This can be done through a palm activity . Have students reflect on their strengths, complement each other during group work and other collaborative efforts. One of the many ways to show you care about them is to make them aware of their strengths and diverse assets they bring to the class.

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Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

Before the pandemic outbreak, Balogh gave lectures twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesday, and the students met in smaller groups once a week for a discussion led by a teaching assistant. Meanwhile, teaching assistants led the weekly group sessions via Zoom, at the same time each week.

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Lecturing History Teaching Assistants Learning 178

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64