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Active / Engaged Learning
- Small Teaching : Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning
- James M. Lang focuses on how small, incremental changes in teaching practices can significantly enhance student learning. Drawing from cognitive science, Lang presents practical strategies that can be easily implemented in the classroom or online.
- Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle
- A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning
- L. Dee Fink's "A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning" provides a comprehensive framework for educators to create impactful and engaging courses. The guide emphasizes the importance of aligning learning goals, teaching activities, and feedback and assessment methods to foster significant learning experiences. It introduces Fink's Taxonomy of Significant Learning, which includes foundational knowledge, application, integration, human dimension, caring, and learning how to learn.
