Active Learning Strategies Workshop Session 26 March 2013

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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

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 (based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning? Novice ANovice B Expert CExpert D Knowledge Organizations Source: “How People Learn” by John D. Bransford [et al], 2000

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

Methods Muddy CardsRecitation 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

Procedure – to teach 3 concepts When all groups have learned all the concepts, the instructor checks understanding Stage 3 : [Back to Base Groups] Take turns to teach their concept to the other members Stage 2 : form Expert Groups, instructor as facilitator 1) Form expert group with all the 1’s together, 2’s together, etc 2) Discuss the assigned concept and identify the key points. 3) Consider ways of teaching this concept to the other members of their Base Group Stage 1 : form Base Groups 1) Class is divided into groups of 3 and numbered 1-3 2) Assigned each student a single concept corresponding to his/her number to study individually (based on CDIO 2008 workshop)

Activity on JIGSAW 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 on JIGSAW 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 on JIGSAW 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 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 Huang Senior Lecturer Academic Mentor DID Singapore Polytechnic School of ABE 500 Dover Road T3A35 Singapore Ng Geok Ling Senior Lecturer Academic Mentor DID Singapore Polytechnic School of ABE 500 Dover Road T303 Singapore