Definition
In order to engage students in large classes we need to foster 'active learning'
techniques for group settings. Active learning is having students engage
in some activity that forces them to think about and comment on the information
presented. Students analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in discussion
with other students, through asking questions, or through writing. Students
become engaged in activities that force them to reflect upon ideas and upon
how they are using those ideas related to the field of study. For more please
see: http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/faq/ac-stanford.htm
Background
- What's different
about teaching large classes? -Discussion on administration and
management of large classes plus motivating students and using stimulating
assessment techniques
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- Teaching Psychology
in large classes: an international survey of solutions-Dr. V.
Slaughter-This report explores and creates an overview of problems and
solutions for teaching large 1st year university classes
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- Student performance
in large classes-an examination of class size and the quality
of teaching in large classes
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Examples
- Small groups in
large classes-some strategies for using small group activities in
large classes;
Think, Pair, Share
Case studies
Peer evaluation
Tell your partner
Role play
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- Active Learning:
getting students to work and think in the classroom - Stanford University
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- Large classes
across disciplines- University of Queensland
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Resources
- University of
Maryland's Center for Teaching Excellence-Large Classes Teaching Guide:
Seven principles of good teaching
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- University of
California, Davis-Tips for using questions in large classes
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- Teaching Models in
large Classes
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- University of
Queensland-teaching and assessment in large classes
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