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Liszka, James; Card, Robert; Clark, Patricia; Coleman, Kimberly J.; Leibensperger, Eric; Mattingly, R. Bruce; McGuire, Mary; Nollenberg, Joshua; VanSlyke-Briggs, Kjersti; Wilson, Leigh – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2022
The Common Problems Project (CP2) is an interdisciplinary, problem-based pedagogy that was launched in 2015 by four partner colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system (Cortland, Oneonta, Oswego, and Plattsburgh). Since its inception, 100 faculty have participated in CP2 and integrated the pedagogy into 134 courses to implement 47…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Interdisciplinary Approach, Community Involvement
Zajda, Joseph – Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 2022
This book focuses on discourses of effective learning environments globally for reducing discrimination in schools. It offers innovative ideas concerning the future directions that education and policy reforms could take, in order to promote equality, social justice, and access to quality of education for all. The chapters offer a timely analysis…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Sex Fairness, Educational Change, Critical Theory
Kingston, Sally – Buck Institute for Education, 2018
The driving question for this brief is based on the most common question that teachers, principals, school leaders, coaches, and grant writers ask the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) about Project Based Learning (PBL): What evidence exists that shows the impact of Project Based Learning on student learning in core content areas? Research shows…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Academic Achievement, Evidence
Eberlein, Thomas; Kampmeier, Jack; Minderhout, Vicky; Moog, Richard S.; Platt, Terry; Varma-Nelson, Pratibha; White, Harold B. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2008
Problem-based learning, process-oriented guided inquiry learning, and peer-led team learning are student-centered, active-learning pedagogies commonly used in science education. The characteristic features of each are compared and contrasted to enable new practitioners to decide which approach or combination of approaches will suit their…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Peer Teaching, Science Instruction, Inquiry
Mazer, Joseph P.; Hunt, Stephen K.; Kuznekoff, Jeffrey H. – Journal of General Education, 2007
This study examined critical thinking instruction in a required introductory communication course (N = 324). Experimental group participants received enhanced instruction using various active learning strategies, activities, and assignments. Results indicate significant improvement in their critical thinking skills. Implications for pedagogy and…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Education Courses, General Education, Learning Strategies

Willemsen, Eleanor W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
The role of metacognition in fostering or inhibiting success in introductory quantitative college courses is examined. One teacher's efforts to build student confidence in an elementary statistics course for psychology are described, and student resistance to active learning methods is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Active Learning, Classroom Techniques

Warburton, Jeff; Madge, Clare – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1994
Contends that the success or failure of an undergraduate research project can hinge on one or two decisions made at an early stage in the process. Describes a "Snakes and Ladders" board game used to remind students of good and bad research design practices. Includes game rules and a listing of the good and bad practices. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Educational Games, Educational Strategies

Allen, Deborah E.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
In its use of complex, real-world problems to introduce concepts and motivate learning in an active and cooperative learning environment, problem-based learning is a powerful alternative to the passive lecture in introductory college science. Use of technology and multimedia instruction, focus on large classes, and use of interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Science