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Active / Engaged Learning
- Small Teaching : Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning
- James M. Lang focuses on how small, incremental changes in teaching practices can significantly enhance student learning. Drawing from cognitive science, Lang presents practical strategies that can be easily implemented in the classroom or online.
- Eight important things to know about The Experiential Learning Cycle
- This article provides an in-depth understanding of the Kolbs’ Experiential Learning Theory by outlining eight key insights. These insights highlight the practical applications and deeper theoretical foundations of the learning cycle, emphasizing the importance of experiencing, reflecting, thinking, and acting in a continuous process for effective learning.
- A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning
- L. Dee Fink's "A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning" provides a comprehensive framework for educators to create impactful and engaging courses. The guide emphasizes the importance of aligning learning goals, teaching activities, and feedback and assessment methods to foster significant learning experiences. It introduces Fink's Taxonomy of Significant Learning, which includes foundational knowledge, application, integration, human dimension, caring, and learning how to learn.
