Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

First, all students, regardless of their SES (socio-economic status) standing, showed significantly higher levels of retained learning than the control group which used the time-honored lectures, basic active learning techniques, and case approaches.

Student Engagement 97

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

There are concrete benefits to engaging students in experiential learning inside the classroom: It enables us to “flip” the classroom, which prevents students from passively receiving material in class. Some examples of experiential learning inside the classroom include role play, debate, problem-based learning, and project-based learning.

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Active Reading : Encouraging students to actively engage with reading material by highlighting key passages, taking notes, and asking questions enhances comprehension and retention. Re-reading : Going over material multiple times without actively engaging with its content or actively processing information.

Study 130

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

Teaching 130

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

There are concrete benefits to engaging students in experiential learning inside the classroom: It enables us to “flip” the classroom, which prevents students from passively receiving material in class. Some examples of experiential learning inside the classroom include role play, debate, problem-based learning, and project-based learning.

Learning 98

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 98

Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

This strategy builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will serve them well in the workforce. Reciprocal Questioning: Encouraging Deep Thinking Reciprocal questioning teaches students to think critically and engage in deeper discussions while reading or analyzing content. The key difference?

Active Learning 70

Active Learning Activities Learning Critical Thinking 70