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Reference framework for active learning in higher education
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Abstract The work presented in this paper traces the history of active learning and further utilizes the available literature to define meaning and importance of active learning in higher education. The study highlights common practical problems faced by students and instructors in implementing active learni... view more
The work presented in this paper traces the history of active learning and further utilizes the available literature to define meaning and importance of active learning in higher education. The study highlights common practical problems faced by students and instructors in implementing active learning in higher education and further identifies a set of individual prac-tices being used worldwide to overcome the obstacles. Expectations and responsibilities of stu-dents and instructors are also specified to enhance the efficiency of active learning environment. The paper also traces the importance of student and instructor rapport for a successful learning environment.... view less
Keywords
university level of education; learning environment; knowledge acquisition; problem solving; cooperative learning; university teacher; professionalization; syllabus; theory-practice
Classification
University Education
Free Keywords
active learning; problem based learning
Collection Title
Higher education in the twenty-first century: issues and challenges
Editor
Al-Hawaj, Abdulla Y.; Elali, Wajeeh; Twizell, E. H.
Conference
International Conference on Higher Education in the 21st Century. Manama, Bahrain, 2007
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
City
London
Page/Pages
p. 113-120
ISBN
978-0-203-88577-2
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed