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Active Learning Community Active Learning Community Open House Undergraduate Academic Affairs Undergraduate Academic Affairs Active Learning Community Rutgers Learning Centers Digital Classroom Services Mary Emenike Dave Wyrtzen Director of
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Mary Emenike Director of STEM Support
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Chris Morett Director
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Active learning is a process whereby students engage in activities, such as reading, writing, discussion, or problem solving, that promote analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
Center for Research on the Integration of Teaching and Learning; http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tsal
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http://www.crlt.umich.edu/sites/default/files/resource_files/Active%20Learning%20Continuum.pdf
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Courses Faculty Members Philosophy Justin Kalef and Pamela Robertson Global Health Perspectives Francis Barchi Living in the Microbial World Diane Davis Chemical Engineering Analysis I Helen Buettner Engineering Probability Susan Albin Extended Analytical Physics IA, IB Analytical Physics IA, IB, IIA, IIB Physics for the Sciences I, II Suzanne Brahmia Frank Zimmerman, Jolie Cizewski, Valery Kirukyn, John Paul Michael Gentile General Biology I, II Gregg Transue, Martha Haviland, Monica Torres General Chemistry I, II (online active learning environment) Darrin York Computer Science JT Chirco School of Communications Nick Linardopolous
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Reference Learning Outcome Effect Size Johnson, D., R., Johnson, and K. Smith, Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom, 2nd ed., Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN,1998. Improved academic achievement 0.64 Improved quality of interpersonal interactions 0.60 Improved self-esteem 0.44 Improved perceptions of greater social support 0.70 Johnson, D., R., Johnson, and K. Smith, “Cooperative Learning Returns to College: What Evidence is There That it Works?,” Change, Vol. 30, No. 4. July/Aug., 1998, p. 26–35. Improved academic achievement 0.53 Improved liking among students 0.55 Improved self-esteem 0.29 Improved perceptions of greater social support 0.51 Springer, L., M. Stanne, and S. Donovan, “Effects of Small-Group Learning on Undergraduates in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology: A Meta- Analysis,” Review of Educational Research, Vol. 69,
Improved academic achievement 0.51 Improved student attitudes 0.55 Improved retention in academic programs 0.46
Table 1. Collaborative vs. individualistic learning: Reported effect size of the improvement in different learning outcomes
Prince, M. (2004) “Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research” J. Engr. Educ. 93(3), 223-231.
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– Formative – Interim – Summative
Wiggins, G. P.; McTighe, J.; Kiernan, L. J.; Frost, F. (1998). Understanding by design. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Perie, S.; Marion, S.; Gong, B.; Wurtzel, J. (2007). The Role of Interim Assessments in a Comprehensive Assessment System. http://achieve.org/files/TheRoleofInterim%20Assessments12-13-07.pdf
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– dcs.rutgers.edu/active-learning
– Dr. Gregg Transue, Biology – Dr. Justin Kalef, Philosophy – Matt Wilk, DCS Associate Director for Technical Services & Operations – Dan Bello, DCS Instructional Technology Supervisor
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