Active Learning Strategies for Student Engagement学生参与的主动学习的策略.pptVIP

May 23-24, 2005 Theresa Moore Active Learning: Energizing the Classroom Outline of Plenary Review goals of Title 3 What is active learning? - definitions, theory research Active learning and technology (Isaac) Goals of Title III Goal 1: increase the use of outcomes based assessment in courses and programs to measure and improve student learning Goal 2: increase the use of active learning strategies and technologies to effect learner-centered instruction What is Active Learning? Strategies that increase student engagement with material and are aligned with student learning outcomes Theory that derives from two basic assumptions: (1) that learning is by nature an active endeavor and (2) that different people learn in different ways (Meyers and Jones, 1993). Learning Outcomes Model  What is Active Learning? [it is] when students are engaged in more activities than just listening. They are involved in dialog, debate, writing, and problem solving, as well as higher-order thinking (Bonwell, C., and Eison, J., 1991). Why do Active Learning? Why do Active Learning? Why do Active Learning? Retention levels are enhanced when active learning methods are used (McKeachie, 1999; Silberman, 1996). Active learning produces higher achievement, more positive relationships among students, and healthier psychological adjustment than do competitive or individualistic experiences (Johnson, D. W., R. T. Johnson, and K. Smith , 1991). Active Learning from Teaching and Learning theory John Dewey (1916): 1) individual experience and 2) collaboration w/others are important for learning “School is primarily a social institution. Education is a social process….therefore [it] is a process of living, not preparation for living.” Active Learning from Teaching and Learning theory Jean Piaget : constructivism or “engaged learning;” we come to know the world by building new experiences on old experiences Lev Vygotsky: students learn better by