I just gave midterm evaluations in my classes, and for the item about “What could we be doing differently to make the class better?”, many students put down: Do more examples at the board. I think ...

Peer instruction is an active learning technique designed to identify learning needs through problem solving and formative feedback. This supports deeper understanding of complex content and ...

In 24 years of teaching, I’ve worked with a lot of experts in instructional technology, and without exception, they all preach the same mantra: Pedagogy first, technology second. Design your learning ...

Teachers have a knack for coming up with creative ways to promote student-centered learning. For two biology professors, that means helping students not only understand the content but to become STEM ...

Introductory STEM courses serve as a gatekeeper for students interested in majors or careers in STEM fields, and students from less privileged backgrounds are often less likely to succeed in those ...

The purpose of this classroom-based experiment was to explore methods for helping students generate conceptual mathematical explanations during peer-mediated learning activities. Participants were 40 ...

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 36, No. 4, Cumulative Author Index: 1991—2000 (December 2001), pp. 373-385 (13 pages) Effects of peer versus teacher ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...