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Incorporating Active Learning into Your Educational Repertoire

  • Laura L. BieremaEmail author
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Abstract

This chapter examines the problems with instructor-centered education and offers pedagogical alternatives to make learning more engaging, participative, and enduring. The chapter begins with a critique of the traditional lecture method and offers interactive lecture as an alternative strategy. Next, active learning is defined with recommended activities to involve learners. Strategies for improving participation and learning are presented that are grounded in adult learning principles. Finally, strategies for designing active learning are provided to help instructors begin shifting their educational programs to more participative, effective learning sessions.

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Supplementary material

Video 1

Mazur Interactive Lecture. https://youtu.be/wont2v_LZ1E (MP4 25220 kb)

Video 2

Dr. Richard Felder. https://youtu.be/1J1URbdisYE (MP4 32313 kb)

Video 3

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA&feature=youtu.be (MP4 3440 kb)

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  1. 1.University of GeorgiaAthensUSA

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