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Juha Himanka – European Journal of Higher Education, 2025
This study presents the Terele-model (TEaching, REsearch, LEarning) -- an easy-to-use model that distinguishes different levels of connection between teaching, research and learning. To do this the study uses Johari windows to show clearly and intuitively the five different levels of action and interaction between the teacher and the student. At…
Descriptors: Models, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Theory Practice Relationship
Gunnlaugson, Olen; Cueto de Souza, Renata; Zhao, Steven; Yee, Allen; Scott, Charles; Bai, Heesoon – Journal of Transformative Education, 2023
We are interested in the transformative potentials of intersubjectivity as it is enacted through second-person contemplative approaches. Our work here focuses on contemplative practice as a pedagogy that reveals and enacts intersubjectivity within postsecondary education. How might contemplative higher education practice as a pedagogy enable…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Teaching Methods, Graduate Students, Inquiry
Danielle Lake; Wen Guo; Elizabeth Chen; Jacqui McLaughlin – Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 2024
This article builds upon current research to understand the value and limitations of teaching and learning design thinking (DT) in higher education. We implemented a mixed-methods study with faculty and students across 23 diverse courses in four higher education institutions in the United States. Findings showed that following structured learning…
Descriptors: Design, Thinking Skills, Higher Education, Decolonization
Reilly A. Dempsey Willis; Paulo Vieira Braga – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2024
This paper is framed by Nick Zepke's, Vicki Trowler's, and Paul Trowler's concept of student engagement being "chaotic", suffering from "indigestion" and "fuzziness". This study was conducted at a UK higher education institution that recently moved to a "block and blend" delivery approach. We investigated…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Learner Engagement, Higher Education, College Students
Paulo Padilla-Petry; Julio Rodríguez-Rodríguez; Sara Pérez-Hernando – SAGE Open, 2025
The discourse surrounding active learning in higher education (HE) highlights its potential to improve learning outcomes, foster student engagement, and promote active student positionality. However, several studies have underscored instances of student resistance and institutional impediments to active learning. Given the substantial variability…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Legal Education (Professions), Nursing Education
Oliveira, Leonam Cordeiro de; Guerino, Guilherme Corredato; Oliveira, Leander Cordeiro de; Pimentel, Andrey Ricardo – Informatics in Education, 2023
Industry 4.0 technologies are being applied in the teaching and learning process, called Education 4.0. However, there is no specification of what is being considered when developing technologies for education in the 4.0 context. Therefore, we performed a Systematic Mapping Study to investigate the information and communication technologies (ICTs)…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Information Technology
Martínez Valdivia, Estefanía; Pegalajar Palomino, Maria del Carmen; Burgos-Garcia, Antonio – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Purpose: Changes in society, the economy and health require a response from higher education regarding the training of professionals, specifically, future teachers. In this sense, active methodologies constitute, in line with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, a key strategic element in teacher training, given the need to educate for…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Ecology, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Audrey Ricke – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2024
Adaptive digital learning courseware is becoming part of the instructor tool kit to support student performance and ultimately reduce DFWI rates. However, past studies of the effectiveness of adaptive digital learning platforms in elevating student performance on summative assessment have shown promising yet at times mixed reviews (e.g. Yarnall et…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Self Esteem, Performance, Reading Comprehension
Sisamud, Kiattisak; Chatwattana, Pinanta; Piriyasurawong, Pallop – Higher Education Studies, 2023
The project-based learning using design thinking model via metaverse to enhance Buddhism innovators is integrating project-based and design thinking processes. Besides, using technology in the virtual world promotes learning activities. The model focused on allowing learners to study independently with instructors as counselors and facilitating…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Design, Thinking Skills
Bethany B. Stone; Katy Guthrie – American Biology Teacher, 2024
Many K-16 educators agree that active learning is a key component for student success in life sciences. At the same time, some instructors are frustrated by inconsistent student participation in these activities and may revert to traditional teaching strategies. Horse caregivers face a similar frustration when they lead a horse to water and it…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Learner Engagement, Biology, Science Instruction
Robertson, Jane; Heckroodt, Steyn – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2022
This account of practice discusses how we have implemented an emerging action learning framework in the form of guiding questions that are relevant to key stakeholders: the client organisation (sponsoring organisation), the management development company, the participants and the Learning Process Facilitator (LPF) to aid participants in their…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Transformative Learning, Management Development, Learning Processes
Loh, Raymond Chee-Yen; Ang, Chin-Siang – Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2020
Teaching and learning have evolved over the years. While the use of lecture is still the dominant mode of teaching in educational institutions, there has been consensus that students need to be active in learning, for which traditional styles of teaching may not be well suited. This calls for an alternative instructional mode: cooperative learning…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Cooperative Learning, Learning Processes
Zulfa; Nusi, Ahmad; Ananda, Azwar; Efi, Agusti; Pernantah, Piki Setri – International Journal of Instruction, 2022
This study aims to find a simulation project-based learning model for the Minangkabau Natural Culture subject in higher education. This research method uses the research and development (R and D) development procedure using the Plomp development design that goes through 3 steps, namely: Preliminary Research, Prototyping Phase, and Assessment…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Higher Education, Models
Katan, Lina; Baarts, Charlotte Andreas – Teaching in Higher Education, 2023
Based on qualitative data on students' approach to reading this paper argues that student learning be significantly improved by facilitating reading to unfold as a method of inquiry. Identifying how students currently orient and interact with texts and further what learning outcomes reading affords we develop the concept of 'Text-Centred Reading'…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Student Improvement, Inquiry, Active Learning
Long, Taotao; Cummins, John; Waugh, Michael – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2020
A flipped classroom is an instructional model in which students learn basic subject matter knowledge prior to classroom meetings, and then come to classroom for active learning experiences. Previous research has shown that flipped classroom have a positive impact on students' learning. Most current studies focus on students' learning experiences…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Teaching Methods, Teacher Attitudes, Active Learning