Active Learning StrategiesWorkshop Session

26 March 2013

Education

(images extracted from the Internet)

Outline

• Introduce to some techniques of active learning

• Experience the way of putting one of the technique into practice while learning other techniques

• Sharing of active learning example

A simple exercise

• Finding friend(s) for each season

Spring

Autumn

Winter

Summer

Content

• Getting to know Active Learning• The need for active learning• Methods of active learning

5 minutes Discussion

Find your partners in …

Topics

What is active learning mean to you? What are some of the engaging learning methods you have

used? List down some important life skill?

Good Practice – Active Learning(CDIO standard 8)

• Engage students directly in thinking and problem solving

• Increase student learning motivation• Help students recognize what and how they learn• Help students form habits of lifelong learning

WHAT ?

WHY ?

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?

Novice• contingent on concept

formation and assimilation

• identified disparate individual issues

Expert• constructivist process using

active concept integration and self-initiated strategies

• able to articulate systemic issues

Source: “How People Learn” by John D. Bransford [et al], 2000

5 minutes Discussion

Find your partners in …

Topics

Who do you think needs active learning and why?

Good Practice – Active Learning(CDIO standard 8)

• Active learning trains weaker students the learning skills and give guidance to them

• Active learning add to the knowledge of better students

WHO NEEDS?

Methods

Muddy Cards

Recitation

Concept Questions

Jigsaw Classroom

Formulate-Share-Create-

Revise

Guided Note-Taking

ACTIVE LEARNING

Problem Based

Learning

Case Studies

Project Based Learning

Simulations

Experiential Learning

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

students take on roles that simulate professional practices

Active Learning Method

JIGSAW CLASSROOM

Procedure – to teach 3 concepts(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Activity onJIGSAW CLASSROOM

STAGE 1

• Divide into Base Groups of 3, and number yourselves 1 to 3

• Refer to HANDOUT for three active learning methods

• Person 1 studies only Method 1, Person 2 studies only Method 2, etc.

5 minutes(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Activity onJIGSAW CLASSROOM

STAGE 2

• Form Expert Groups – all 1’s, all 2’s and all 3’s

• Discuss what you have read and learned and consider how best to explain to others

• You may use any of the following:» Mind map» Flow chart» Visual representation» Others

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Activity onJIGSAW CLASSROOM

STAGE 3

• Back to your own Base Groups and share your new knowledge – teach each other what you have learned

• List which method your group think is best and why?

10 minutes

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Checking For Understanding

CONCEPT QUESTIONS

CONCEPT QUESTION

Q. Which active learning technique clarifies and reinforces independent learning through peer-peer discussion?

» Formulate – Share – Create – Revise» Mud Cards» Recitation / Ticking

» discuss with your partner(s): • Benefits of Formulate-Share-Create-Revise

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

√

CONCEPT QUESTION

Q. Which active learning technique motivates students to spend more time in private study by requiring them to explain their learning to the class?

» Formulate – Share – Create – Revise» Mud Cards» Recitation / Ticking

» discuss with your partner(s):• Benefits of Recitation/ Ticking

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

√

CONCEPT QUESTION

Q. Which active learning technique encourages students to reflect on their learning and provides immediate feedback to the instructor?

» Formulate – Share – Create – Revise» Mud Cards» Recitation / Ticking

» discuss with the class:• Benefits of Mud Cards

√

Muddy card

Q. What is still “clear as mud” to you?

Q. What methods for engaging students might you now introduce to your teaching?

JIGSAW CLASSROOM(Review)

• A coopertive learning approach in which:• The role of the instructor is not to lecture but is to facilitate

student learning• Students form ‘learning teams’ in which they teach

themselves and each other

• A ‘learning contract’ is formed between team members

• Students are motivated to take responsibility for their own and each others’ learning

• Enhances student engagement with material• Facilitates interaction between students• Develop communication and teamwork skills

• An efficient way to cover content

(based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Thank You !

Rose HuangSenior Lecturer Academic Mentor

DID. +65.6870.4860RNG@sp.edu.sg

Singapore PolytechnicSchool of ABE500 Dover RoadT3A35Singapore 139651

Ng Geok LingSenior Lecturer Academic Mentor

DID. +65.6772.1166NGL@sp.edu.sg

Singapore PolytechnicSchool of ABE500 Dover RoadT303Singapore 139651