Learning is supposed to be messy. Ideally, it is challenging and full of conversation. However, in most classrooms dominated by lectures, this is not the case. Students will not learn… Read more »
Colonel Sylvanus Thayer, the “father of the Military Academy” developed an active learning method that the academies have used for over 200 years. It was perhaps the best instruction I… Read more »
The lecture, while an important tool, is an abused tool when it comes to learning. We need to redesign our classrooms to accentuate active learning strategies. Learning is about dialogue.
Have you ever walked out of a class thinking to yourself, well that did not go as I hoped? Did you plan your lesson or did you just wing it?… Read more »
Mastering course content does not happen magically. It requires work. Students need opportunities to practice in order to satisfactorily meet your objectives.
Museum gallery walks provide a wonderful way to reflect upon and critique exhibits. We can also use this strategy in our classrooms.