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Group Work Strategies from a Group Processes Expert
Help all students engage in deeper learning through thoughtful facilitation of group work.
Active Learning
Active learning is a model of instruction that encourages learners to take ownership of their learning. Students engage in higher level cognitive skills such as analysis, application, evaluation, and creation.
The Center for Teaching has a large collection of resources on exploring active learning in the classroom.
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Inspiring Students with Inquiry-Guided Learning
Improve student motivation and understanding with inquiry-guided learning.
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Service-Learning: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences
Use service-learning to help students synthesize and apply academic knowledge.
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Motivating Students with Ensemble Building
Encourage intellectual risk-taking in the classroom through ensemble-building exercises.
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Blogging Science in the University Classroom
Use a class blog to encourage intellectual risk-taking and authentic learning.
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Stage Blocking: Movement in the Classroom
How instructors can plan their movements across the space of the classroom to invigorate lectures and discussions.
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Reading Aloud in the Classroom
Reading aloud in the classroom helps improve students’ focus and understanding.
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Tapping the Potential of Stories and Models
Use stories and models to improve understanding and interest.
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The Extraordinary Teaching Project: Individualized Learning in a Large Class
Mark Andersland redesigned his large lecture engineering course to include active learning, student-centered instruction, frequent formative assessments, and immediate feedback, which yields increased student engagement and learning.