What would learning look like if we radically re-thought its structures and interpersonal dynamics? The research into active learning shows that students benefit from being active participants and learn more when they are able to have agency in the design of their learning. Look back at this chapter in the “100 Ideas for Active Learning”… Continue reading Idea #1: Radically collaborative learning environments
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Idea #15: “Put yourself in my shoes” – Classroom activities to support empathy and inclusion
Are you looking for ways to discuss diversity and inclusion in the classroom? Look back to this chapter which describes an easy to run exercise which helps build empathy and understanding, from the book 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022). The exercise is based on advertisements, but can be applied in different… Continue reading Idea #15: “Put yourself in my shoes” – Classroom activities to support empathy and inclusion
Idea #13: To agree or not to agree? Working towards consensus under conditions of mutual respect
Are you interested in cultivating students' ability to work towards consensus, particularly in group work? Look back at this chapter in the “100 Ideas for Active Learning” (Betts & Oprandi, 2022) book where Eugenia Tzoumaka presents an an active learning idea building on the rationale of the traditional team-building scenarios, which is ideal for courses where… Continue reading Idea #13: To agree or not to agree? Working towards consensus under conditions of mutual respect
Idea #12 Silence is golden
Are you looking for ways to make your classrooms more democratic and inclusive, while helping your students to develop reflective and critical thinking skills? Find out how to apply 'silent discussions' in your own context, by reading the chapter "Silence is golden: using silent discussions to promote inclusivity and critical thinking" (Spowart, 2022) in 100 Ideas… Continue reading Idea #12 Silence is golden
Idea #6: Module designs that welcome students into your discipline
Looking for inspiring ideas to help (re)design taught modules so they are welcoming and inclusive? Look back to an interesting chapter that provides an outline for applying what Oprandi (2022) describes as "the welcoming curriculum design" in 100 Ideas for Active Learning. Access the chapter Share with us Leave any comments. How would you design… Continue reading Idea #6: Module designs that welcome students into your discipline
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