Active Learning in Higher Education - Theoretical Considerations and Perspectives

This book explores perspectives on active learning as creative discovery. It draws on the experiences of academics, learning technologists and clinical practitioners, and invites the reader to think about our conceptualisations of active learning and to move beyond mere demonstrations of its effectiveness.

Sommario

1. The University of Active Learning, Play and Storytelling - A thought-experiment about a different kind of institution 2. Play not Tell: agency and becoming in the playful university 3. Bricolage as a holistic model for active learning 4. The role of active learning in transformative learning and teaching experiences. 5. Active Cognitive Tasks - Synthesising frameworks for active learning online 6. Prospects for co-active learning 7. From theory to practice-Active learning in the flow of clinical work 8. A contemplation on four active learning tasks: what do pedagogic theories suggest about them?

Info autore

Wendy A. Garnham is co-founder of the Active Learning Network, a Reader in Psychology and Director of Student Experience for the Central Foundation Years at University of Sussex.
Isobel R. Gowers is Academic Lead for Active Inclusive Learning at Anglia Ruskin University and involved in the Active Learning Network both locally and globally.

Riassunto

This book explores perspectives on active learning as creative discovery. It draws on the experiences of academics, learning technologists and clinical practitioners, and invites the reader to think about our conceptualisations of active learning and to move beyond mere demonstrations of its effectiveness.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Wendy Garnham (Editore), Isobel Gowers (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 26.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032418483
• ISBN: 978-1-032-41848-3
• Pagine: 92
• Peso: 453 g
• Illustrazioni: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Zeichnungen, schwarz-weiss, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Serie: SEDA Focus Series
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Corsi per adulti; EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Adult education, continuous learning, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher