Active learning teaching strategies in K-12 education encompass dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. When we examine ...

In K-12 education, three prominent active classroom learning strategies engage students dynamically: Think-Pair-Share encourages collaboration; Hands-On Experiments immerse students in scientific ...

At a recent Instructional Innovation Fellowship (IIF) meeting, three faculty members shared creative ways to enhance student engagement and learning: Their insights highlight the importance of ...

College students are habituated to a classroom norm sociologists call civil attention: creating the appearance of paying attention (sitting still, looking awake, scribbling or typing) while ...

The use of active learning strategies offers educators proven approaches to advance student learning. Trends in the literature point to a continued focus on the benefits of unique student projects, ...

Learn how to engage your students and enhance learning in math and science with free virtual labs and simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder's PhET Interactive Simulations project (https: ...

A new EXCITE Active Learning Certificate of Completion is now available to support faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants interested in strengthening student engagement through active ...

Active Learning has been referred to as many things, including “project-based learning” and “flipped classes.” The fundamental premise of active learning is the replacement of passive class time with ...

Case Studies - Case studies are real world scenarios relating to the course content. Students read the case study independently and then meet as a group in class to discuss their viewpoints on the ...

Fortunately, actively learning can become part of an instructor’s lectures in small steps. Incorporating one of these activities into your already created lectures is a great step in getting students ...