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Direct linkRezaei, Ali R. – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2015
This quasi-experimental study reports on the effectiveness of three assessment strategies for students' performance. The primary goal was to determine whether there are any improvements in students' conceptual learning when a frequent (weekly) quiz is used for grading purposes compared to using midterm and final examinations only. Another goal was…
Descriptors: Tests, Test Wiseness, Cooperative Learning, Testing
Spronken-Smith, Rachel; Harland, Tony – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2009
This research explores the experiences of a group of academics learning to teach with problem-based learning (PBL) and how a community of practice (COP) supported this transition. An action-research project evaluated both PBL experiences and group processes. Teachers were enthusiastic about PBL but experienced a variety of problems during the…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Geography, Problem Based Learning, Group Dynamics
