Molecular Biology of the Cell, volume 26, issue 12, pages 2151-2155
We must teach more effectively: here are four ways to get started
Erin L Dolan
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James P Collins
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Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2015-06-15
Journal:
Molecular Biology of the Cell
scimago Q1
SJR: 1.566
CiteScore: 6.0
Impact factor: 3.1
ISSN: 10591524, 19394586
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Abstract
Research on how people learn shows that teaching using active learning is more effective than just lecturing. We outline four concrete ways instructors can begin to apply active learning in their teaching: backward instruction design; expecting students to learn more than facts; posing “messy” problems for students to solve; and expecting students to talk, write, and collaborate. Each tactic is supported with references demonstrating its efficacy and advice and links to resources for getting started with active learning.
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