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Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education

ISBN: 978-1-78714-488-0, eISBN: 978-1-78714-487-3

Publication date: 19 April 2018

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(2018), "Index", Misseyanni, A., Lytras, M.D., Papadopoulou, P. and Marouli, C. (Ed.) Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 389-399. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78714-487-320181017

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INDEX

Academic writing skills
, 114

Accounting education
, 9, 293–310

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)
, 93

Action research
, 368, 370

Active learning
, 1–2, 17–42, 136

activities to promote, using problem solving
, 71

connection to basic learning theories
, 82–88

defined
, 91–92, 170

designed instruction
, 29–31

e-learning
, 175–176

epistemology, elements of
, 37–41

in Information Systems courses
, 273–290

integrative model
, 83, 89

pedagogical paradigms, changing
, 25–29

reasoned conclusions about, reaching
, 36, 42

research claims about
, 31–36

shift to
, 20–25

situated cognition
, 29–31

stories, in higher education
, 75–102

in 21st century, challenges to
, 340–342

under global marketing
, 342–343

underpinnings
, 76–82

Active learning design
, 45–66

cognitive flexibility theory
, 53

cognitive load theory
, 47–50

domain-general skills
, 53–55

guidelines for. See Active learning design, guidelines for
, 55

authentic problem, selection of
, 56–58

First Principles of Instruction
, 55–56

instructional design
, 55

learner motivation, implications for
, 64–65

prior knowledge activation
, 58–59

problem demonstration
, 59–61

support (timely) application
, 61–64

technology
, 65–66

information processing
, 47–49

problem-based learning
, 50–52

problem-centered learning
, 50–52

schema acquisition
, 47–50

schema theory
, 49–50

Activity or task-based work
, 112

Adobe Connect
, 153

Affective learning
, 137

Agility Scrum
, 286–287

American with Disabilities Act
, 138

Anytime minilectures
, 160

Arduino UNO
, 281

Arguments, creating of
, 198–202

Artley, Sharon
, 228

Assessment-centered classrooms
, 24

Assessment-centered learning
, 161

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
, 369

A-synchronous communication
, 154, 155

Authentic assessment
, 34

Authenticity
, 30

Authentic learning
, 20, 28, 30, 37

Authentic problem, selection of
, 56–58

Automation
, 50

Autonomous learning, and ePortfolios
, 319–321

Autonomous learning cycle

constructivist approach to
, 325–331

pilot study
, 328–331

Autonomy
, 9, 10, 315–333, 344, 347, 356

Backward design model
, 163

Banking model of education
, 25–26

Behaviorist instructivist theories
, 45

Behaviorist theories
, 84

Beware the Ides of March
, 191

Bidimensional identity
, 253

Blackboard
, 93, 155

Blended learning
, 274

Bloom’s taxonomy
, 159, 212, 228

Career and life skills
, 23

Career-based learning
, 143

Career focus
, 111

Carpenter, Edmund
, 346

Carrington, Allan

Padagogy Wheel
, 8, 212, 227–228

Case-based learning
, 173, 180

Case study analyses
, 1, 79, 95

Centre de Recherches et d’Applications en Langues (CRAPEL)
, 320

Challenge-based learning
, 213, 222

Change management
, 7

Change Management course
, 169–184

Chronotope
, 251–252

CIECII-MILLENIUM (Center of Education Research in an Indigenous and Intercultural Context)
, 260

Citizen education
, 343, 356

Class discussion
, 1

Classroom assessment techniques (CATs)
, 79

Classroom-based work
, 112

Class structure
, 32–33

Cognition

metacognition
, 17, 20–23, 25, 31, 40–41, 42, 164

situated
, 29–31

Cognitive apprenticeship
, 59

Cognitive dissonance
, 23

Cognitive flexibility theory
, 53

Cognitive learning
, 137

Cognitive load
, 48–50, 60

theory
, 47–50

Cognitivist theories
, 84–85

Collaboration, defined
, 176

Collaborative learning
, 20, 80, 81, 95, 109, 213, 222, 370

e-learning
, 176–178

Collaborative teaching
, 370

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)
, 317, 326, 328

Communication

a-synchronous
, 154, 155

exercises
, 117–121

short-form
, 117

synchronous
, 154

Community-based learning
, 80

Community-centered learning
, 161

Competencies, development of
, 89–90

Computer science
, 287

Concept mapping
, 213

Conscientization
, 344

Constructive learning
, 137

Constructivism
, 27, 84, 296

Constructivist approach to autonomous learning cycle
, 325–331

Constructivist learning
, 136

theory
, 30–31

Constructivist paradigm and objectivist paradigm, comparison of
, 30

Consumerism
, 42

Cooperative learning
, 20, 22, 80, 213, 222

Counter-surveillance
, 22

Course design, for online learning
, 159–162

Course methods and content, revision of
, 99–100

Creative activities
, 79

Critical pedagogy
, 372–373

Critical thinking skills
, 109, 363

Cultivate cognitive skills
, 91

Culture
, 341, 345–349

remote
, 344

“Daily Life in Ancient Rome”
, 187, 197

goals/learning objectives
, 208

presentation
, 209

writing assignment
, 208

Decalogue of Internet Safety
, 230

Deliberate pedagogies
, 153–157

Democracy
, 339–341, 355, 356

Democratic learning
, 371, 372

Design alchemy
, 64, 65

Design Alchemy pedagogy
, 65

Designed instruction
, 29–31

Design theories
, 86

Digital immigrants
, 299

Digital literacy skills
, 23

Digital natives
, 298

Discover Dominica Authority
, 146

Discovery/inquiry-based learning
, 213, 222

Dissemination to the scientific community
, 100

Domain-general skills
, 53–55

Dominica Water Sports Association
, 146

Educational justice
, 343

Education and social problems, connection between
, 368–369

Education for Sustainability (EFS)
, 10, 361–369

characteristics of
, 365–367

goals of
, 365–367

pedagogy
, 367–369

Education for Sustainable Development. See Education for Sustainability (EFS)

Edu-venture
, 140

Ehrenreich, Jeffrey
, 346

E-learning

active
, 175–176

collaborative
, 176–178

Electronic portfolios
, 215

ELGG
, 319

Emotive learning
, 367, 370

Employability skills, students’ acquisition of
, 126

Empowering education
, 372

Engagement
, 135, 137, 140, 141, 148

of society and industry
, 100–101

Engineering instructors, roles of
, 27–28

Environmental citizenship
, 374

Environmental Education (EE)
, 10, 361–369

characteristics of
, 365–367

goals of
, 365–367

pedagogy
, 367–369

Environmental science
, 5, 107–127

communication exercises
, 117–121

enabler’s view of observations and outcomes
, 123–127

learning outcomes, mapping of
, 129–131

module, overview of
, 111–115

practice essay
, 115–117

practice presentation
, 121–123

Environmental studies
, 133–148

field-based capstone course
, 140–143

international environmental service learning
, 145–148

learning disabilities
, 138–140

literature review
, 136–138

using field data to introduce statistics
, 143–145

Epistemology
, 19

active learning, elements of
, 37–41

defined
, 18

ePortfolio

approaches to assessment
, 331–332

autonomous learning and
, 319–321

constructivist approach to autonomous learning cycle
, 325–331

defined
, 316

international projects, positivist approach to
, 322

Mahoodle project, positivist approach to
, 322–324

reflective diaries, positivist approach to
, 324–325

see also Digital portfolio

Equal educational opportunities
, 343

European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
, 295

European Language Portfolio (ELP)
, 317, 320, 326, 328

Evaluation of active learning
, 99

Evernote
, 319

Evidence Collection
, 326–327

Experiential capstones
, 133, 136, 138, 140–143

Experiential learning
, 1, 79, 81, 94, 136, 137, 367

Expertise reversal effect
, 63

Extraneous cognitive load
, 49, 50, 63

Fab Labs
, 277

Facebook
, 254

FAPERJ
, 278

Feedback
, 116, 211, 214, 216, 218, 219, 222, 224–227, 231, 232, 235–241, 330–331

Field-based capstone course
, 140–143

Field-based learning
, 6, 136

Field data, using to introduce statistics
, 143–145

Field experiences
, 215

Field work
, 136, 143

First Principles of Instruction
, 45, 55–56, 65, 66

Flexible learning
, 274

Flexible problem-solving skills, building
, 52–53

Flipped classroom
, 159–160

activities
, 79

Flipped education
, 274

Flipped lessons
, 1, 93

Force Concepts Inventory (FCI)
, 27

Formal learning
, 321

Formative assessment
, 107–127

of technology-enhanced learning
, 231–236

Foucauldian discourse analysis
, 22

Freedom
, 10, 344, 347, 356

Free will
, 344

Freire, Paulo
, 3, 9–10, 349–352

pedagogical legacy of
, 339–357

Game-based learning
, 80, 81, 93

Gamification
, 80

GANTT chart
, 114

Geographic information systems (GIS)
, 143, 144

Germane load
, 49

Global marketing, active learning under
, 342–343

Goals

of course
, 92

learning
, 21

in teaching
, 91

Goal-setting, for in-class assignments
, 194–198

Goal/vision clarification
, 97

Google
, 155

Google Cardboard
, 212, 236

Google Edu Group
, 227

Google Sites
, 319

Hackerspaces
, 277

Hands-on learning
, 135, 138, 148

Higher education (HE)
, 1, 3, 361–384

accounting students using Socrative App
, 293–310

active learning stories in
, 75–102

in 21st century, new vision for
, 373–384

How People Learn (HPL) framework
, 160–162, 164

HTPA
, 255

Human-centered design
, 152

Hybrid learning
, 274

Ides of March
, 191

“I-It” path of teaching–learning
, 350

Implementation of active learning
, 99

In-class assignments, goal-setting for
, 194–198

Incremental Prototyping Model
, 262

Informal learning
, 321

Information and communication technologies (ICT)
, 1–3, 9, 81, 93, 95, 99, 213, 216, 227, 234, 241, 253, 255, 256, 264, 274, 293, 296–297, 300, 318, 362, 371, 373, 382, 383

Information processing
, 47–49

Information Systems (IS) courses
, 9

active learning in
, 273–290

Agility Scrum
, 286–287

Makerspaces
, 274, 276–281

newspaper doll
, 284–286

QRCodes
, 282

quizzes
, 282

robotics
, 278–281

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
, 256

Innovation
, 1, 101

skills
, 23

In-school learning
, 160

Instagram
, 254

Institutional resources and context
, 98–99

Institutional strategic fit
, 90

Institutional structure
, 341

Instructional design
, 55

Instructor enthusiasm
, 192–194

Instructor immediacy
, 199, 203

Integrative learning
, 369, 371

Interactive lectures
, 1, 79

Interculturalism
, 257

Intercultural talent management model
, 247–267

active teaching and learning strategy through
, 257–260

application as active teaching and learning strategy
, 263–265

preservice teachers’ teaching and learning experience
, 260–263

research background
, 255–256

virtuality
, 250–255

International environmental service learning
, 145–148

International study
, 135, 136

Internet
, 35

Internet of Things
, 18

Internships
, 196

Intrinsic load
, 49, 50, 62

“I-Thou” path of teaching–learning
, 350, 352, 354, 356

K-12 schools
, 9, 156, 216, 266, 278

Kinetic learners, basic characteristics of
, 190–192

Knowledge

acquisition
, 203–205

creation
, 78

prior knowledge activation
, 58–59

relevance of
, 370

retention
, 26, 78

transfer
, 308

Knowledge-centered classrooms
, 24

Knowledge-centered environment
, 161

Kolo iPadagogiky
, 228

Learner-centered classrooms
, 24, 161

Learner motivation to active learning design, implications for
, 64–65

Learning Access Program (LAP)
, 138–139, 140

Learning activities

in Change Management
, 178–180

student ownership of
, 157–159

Learning by doing
, 153

Learning disabilities
, 138–140

Learning goals
, 21

Learning management system (LMS)
, 155, 160, 171

Learning strategy
, 89

Lee, Dorothy
, 3, 9–10, 346–349

pedagogical legacy of
, 339–357

Less dependence on lecture
, 159

Little, David
, 320

LMS Moodle
, 93, 217, 226, 319, 323

Long-term memory
, 47–49, 55

Mahara ePortfolio
, 319

Mahoodle project, positivist approach to
, 322–324

Maker Movement
, 274, 276–277, 287

Makerspaces
, 274, 276–281

Management of education
, 95

Massification
, 24–25

Media and technology theories
, 86–87

Memorization of material
, 136

Mentoring
, 96

Metacognition
, 17, 20–23, 25, 31, 40–41, 42, 164

elements of
, 21

Metacognitive experiences
, 21

Metacognitive knowledge
, 21

Miller, G. A.
, 48

Minds on Fire (M. C. Carnes)
, 190

MOSEP
, 318

Motivation

external
, 136

and humanistic theories
, 85–86

self-motivation
, 136

Museum visit
, 203–205

Mutual learning
, 165

Mutual self-responsible learning
, 22, 35

Myspace
, 254

Net Generation
, 298

Newspaper doll
, 284–286

New university student profiles
, 298–300

using mobile apps
, 299–300

Non-formal learning
, 321

Objectivism
, 29–30

Objectivist paradigm and constructivist paradigm, comparison of
, 30

Olympic Centers
, 139

Online environment, structure of
, 153–157

Online learning
, 6–7, 151–166, 274

deliberate pedagogies
, 153–157

quality assessment practices
, 162–166

student ownership of learning activities
, 157–159

Outdoors education
, 366

Out-of-school learning
, 160

Padagogy Wheel
, 212

reflexions based on
, 227–230

Papert, Sigmund
, 277

Paradigm shift
, 25–29

Passive learning
, 212, 333

Paul Smith’s College
, 139

Pause procedure
, 79

Pedagogical paradigms, changing
, 25–29

Pedagogy
, 369–370

deliberate
, 153–157

Design Alchemy
, 65

of engagement
, 78

Peer-assessment
, 330

Peer teaching
, 1, 93

Performativity culture
, 82

Planning for active learning
, 98

Polysynchronous learning
, 151, 155, 157

Portfolio

constructivist
, 316

digital
, 9, 318–319

ePortfolio. See ePortfolio

language
, 9, 317

positivist
, 316

Positive interdependence
, 22

Positivist approach

to international projects
, 322

to Mahoodle project
, 322–324

to reflective diaries
, 324–325

Pozas, Ricardo
, 354

Practical skills
, 91, 109

Practice essay
, 115–117

Practice presentation
, 121–123

Presentation
, 196

skills
, 121–123

Preservice teachers
, 212

active learning in
, 214–216

teaching and learning experience
, 260–263

Problem, defined
, 56

Problem-based learning (PBL)
, 20, 22, 30, 32, 35, 50–52, 79, 136, 222

Problem-centered learning
, 4, 50–52

Problem demonstration
, 59–62

Problem-solving skills
, 363, 368

flexible, building
, 52–53

Project-based learning
, 23, 95, 367, 370

Propaganda
, 196

QRCodes
, 282

Qualitative analysis of active learning stories
, 90–94

active learning methods
, 93

assessment
, 93

evaluation of methods
, 94

goals in teaching
, 91

goals of course
, 92

methodology of
, 90

Quality assessment practices, for online learning
, 162–166

Quality in online learning
, 151, 152, 158, 161, 162

assessment practices
, 162–166

Questions database, creation of
, 301

QuizES
, 282, 285

Quizzes
, 282

Reacting to the Past
, 187, 188, 190–191, 196

Realistic problem/case situation
, 57

Reasoned conclusions about active learning, reaching
, 36, 42

Reflection
, 63–64

Reflective diaries, positivist approach to
, 324–325

Rehabilitation Act

Section
, 504, 138

Rehearsal
, 48

Relevance of knowledge
, 370

Remote cultures
, 344

Repetition
, 48

Research-based learning
, 80

Research claims, about active learning
, 31–36

Restorative learning
, 374

Robotics
, 278–281

Role-playing
, 1, 94, 118

SAMR model
, 212, 228

Scaffolding
, 55, 62–63

Schema acquisition
, 47–50

Schemata
, 50, 54

Schema theory
, 49–50

Schrock, Kathy
, 228

SeeSaw
, 319

Self
, 341, 356

Self-assessment
, 9, 25, 163, 327, 330

Self-awareness
, 25, 29

Self-determination
, 344

Self-efficacy
, 137

Self-evaluation
, 330–331

Self-reflection
, 344

Self-regulation
, 21, 36, 156

Sequencing
, 59–61

Service learning
, 80, 145–148

Short-form communication
, 117

Short-term memory
, 47–48

Situated cognition
, 29–31

Skills

career and life
, 23

critical thinking
, 363

development of
, 89–90

digital literacy
, 23

domain-general
, 53–55

employability skills, students’ acquisition of
, 126

flexible problem-solving
, 52–53

gap
, 21–22

learning and innovation
, 23

practical
, 91, 109

presentation
, 121–123

problem-solving
, 363

technical
, 371

transferable
, 91

written communications
, 115–117

Skinner, B.F.
, 348

SMART method
, 329–330

Social identity
, 254

Social networking
, 254, 299

Social translucence
, 154

Socratic method
, 79

Socrative App
, 9, 293–310

data analysis
, 305–308

future research
, 308–310

limitations of
, 308–310

methodology and variables
, 302–305

questions database, creation of
, 301

student’s learning process, monitoring
, 301

student’s perception, evaluation of
, 302

study specifications
, 302

study variables
, 303–304

Space
, 250–251

Spanish Quality Assessment and Accreditation Agency (ANECA)
, 171

Spatial analysis
, 143

Spiral methodology
, 370

SSO (Single-Sign-On)
, 323

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
, 2, 19

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
, 1–2, 4, 5, 17–19, 26, 31, 34–41, 109

active learning stories in higher education
, 75–102

adoption of
, 97–102

environmental studies
, 134, 143, 148

instructors, strategies for
, 33–34

lessons for
, 94–96

online learning
, 152, 160

Stories of active learning, in higher education
, 75–102

active learning integrative model
, 83, 89–90

active learning underpinnings
, 76–82

basic learning theories and active learning, connection between
, 82–88

future research directions
, 101–102

general lessons
, 96–97

qualitative analysis
, 90–94

STEM disciplines, adoption of
, 97–102

STEM disciplines, lessons for
, 94–96

Student’s learning process, monitoring
, 301

Student ownership of learning activities
, 157–159

Support (timely) application
, 61–64

Sustainability
, 3, 101–102

Sustainable development
, 3, 22, 34

transdisciplinary case studies in
, 35

Synchronous communication
, 154

Systemic thinking
, 369, 371

Talent Management Model
, 8–9, 247–267

Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
, 256

Teaching and learning strategy, intercultural talent management model’s application as
, 263–265

Teaching innovation
, 293, 294

data analysis
, 305–308

defining and implementation of
, 300–301

determinants of
, 295–296

future research
, 308–310

implications of
, 296–298

limitations of
, 308–310

methodology and variables
, 302–305

questions database, creation of
, 301

student’s learning process, monitoring
, 301

student’s perception, evaluation of
, 302

study specifications
, 302

study variables
, 303–304

Teaching quality, reflection and evaluation of
, 236–240

Teamwork
, 169, 172, 174, 176–184

Technical skills
, 371

Technology enablers
, 89

Technology-enhanced learning
, 211–242

active learning strategies, implementation of
, 225–236

basic changes to subject and methodology
, 219, 222–224

basic characteristics of
, 220–221

future development of
, 236–241

new strategies, adaptation of
, 216–218, 222–236

preservice teachers, active learning in
, 214–216

Technology Enhanced Learning
, 8

TechShops
, 277

TELE program
, 152

Templates
, 62

Theories of identity
, 87–88

Time
, 251

Tragedy of the Commons
, 118, 120

Transdisciplinary learning paradigm
, 35

Transferability
, 183

Transferable skills
, 91

Transfer of learning
, 56–57

Transformative learning
, 374

Tutorial sessions
, 114–115

Twitter
, 254

The Uihlein Sugar Maple Research facility
, 139

United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development

“Our Common Future”
, 3

Virtual Interactive Project (VIP)
, 275–276

Virtuality
, 250–255

Virtual teams
, 169, 173, 174, 176, 177, 180–184

Visual-based active learning
, 79, 81

Web 2.0
, 18, 24, 162, 299

WebQuest
, 217, 218

WhatsApp
, 155

WikiLeaks
, 22

Wikipedia
, 24

Wordpress
, 319

Worked examples
, 62–63

Working memory
, 47–50, 54, 55, 60, 62

Workplace orientation
, 111

Workshops
, 215

World crisis
, 340, 341

Written communications skills
, 115–117

YouTube
, 254

Zone of proximal development (ZPD)
, 31

Prelims
Introduction
Section I Active Learning in Higher Education: A Theoretical Background
Chapter 1 Toward an Epistemology of Active Learning in Higher Education and Its Promise
Chapter 2 Designing for Active Learning: A Problem-Centered Approach
Section II Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education: “Stories” and Lessons Learnt
Chapter 3 Active Learning Stories in Higher Education: Lessons Learned and Good Practices in STEM Education
Chapter 4 Concepts and Communication in the Early Stages of an Environmental Science Degree: A Case Study of Formative Activities and Tasks
Chapter 5 Active Learning Strategies: Stories and Lessons Learnt – Studying Environment in the Field
Chapter 6 Online Learning as the Catalyst for More Deliberate Pedagogies: A Canadian University Experience
Chapter 7 Active, Cooperative Learning in Online Higher Education. The Learning Design for “Change Management” at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Chapter 8 Engaging the Nonart History Student: A Tale of Five Football Players (and Others) in Roman Art
Chapter 9 Preservice Teachers and Active Learning in Technology-Enhanced Learning: The Case of the University of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic
Chapter 10 Intercultural Talent Management Model and its Application as an Active Teaching and Learning Strategy. Preservice Teachers in a New Time and Space Dimension: Virtuality
Chapter 11 Active Learning in Practice: Techniques and Experiences in Information Systems Courses in Brazil
Chapter 12 Using Socrative App for Accounting Students in Higher Education
Chapter 13 Enhancing Learner Autonomy and Active Learning Using Digital Portfolio
Section III A Vision for Humanity Through Higher Education
Chapter 14 The Pedagogical Legacy of Dorothy Lee and Paulo Freire
Chapter 15 A New Vision for Higher Education: Lessons from Education for the Environment and Sustainability
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