{"id":1137,"date":"2011-11-08T09:24:42","date_gmt":"2011-11-08T14:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2011-11-08T09:24:42","modified_gmt":"2011-11-08T14:24:42","slug":"active-learning-classrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2011\/11\/08\/active-learning-classrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Learning Classrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Active Learning Classroom<\/strong><br \/>\nStuart Marrs, Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education<\/p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing list of universities embracing new instructional modalities tailored to 21st century demands. Corporate America is asking for college graduates who can work in teams, are adept at problem solving, and possess the critical thinking abilities to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing business and industry environment. Active Learning Classrooms (ALC) contrast with the traditionally passive theater\u2010style lecture by engaging students via inquiry\u2010based learning in small groups (teams) that remain together throughout the semester. Groups are seated at round tables equipped with several computers each, and wired to enable display sharing within the group or to the entire class of ~80. Faculty and TAs interact with each group individually during a class session. The groups engage in activities that one proponent terms: tangibles, ponderables, labs, and group problem\u2010 solving. Lecture material can be delivered either during the class in response to the immediate work, or via podcast prior to the class. Team\u2010work helps students engage in problem\u2010solving and critical thinking as well as reflect on issues of diversity. Studies have shown that attendance and learning outcomes are dramatically improved in the ALC setting not only for science and technology, but for the humanities as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more detailed information about this innovative pedagogy, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/scaleup.ncsu.edu\" title=\"Scale Up\">http:\/\/scaleup.ncsu.edu\/<\/a> which has videos and more<\/strong>. If you join the group you will have access to:<\/p>\n<p>Classroom Designs and Management<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Room Design<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Cost Estimates<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Name Tags<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Screen Sharing<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Tips and Tricks<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative Learning<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Felder&#8217;s Resources in Science &amp; Engineering Education<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Setting up Groups<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Group Roles<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 What to Tell Students<\/p>\n<p>Miscellaneous Instructional Materials<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 GOAL Problem Solving Protocol<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Brainstorming Rules Content\u2010Specific Instructional Materials<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 The SCALE\u2010UP Physics Library Project (under development)<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Physics Materials from NC State<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Spiral Physics (modeling) Materials from Monroe Community College<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Chemistry Materials from NC State<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Chemistry Materials from U Michigan<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Teaching literature at Clemson<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Introductory Biology for Majors at University of Minnesota<\/p>\n<p>Miscellaneous Resources<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 Frequently asked questions<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 University of Minnesota Active Learning Classroom (ALC) Pilot Evaluation<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 &#8220;Don&#8217;t Lecture Me,&#8221; is a radio documentary on not lecturing in college.<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 &#8220;Studio Classrooms&#8221; by Thomas DeLoughry, Chronicle of Higher Education<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 &#8220;The Tough Road to Better Science Teaching&#8221; by Jeffrey Brainard, Chronicle of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Higher Education with accompanying &#8220;Online Chat&#8221; by Bob Beichner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Active Learning Classroom Stuart Marrs, Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing list of universities embracing new instructional modalities tailored to 21st century demands. 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