Latha Chandran, MD, MPHRick Iuli, PhD

Doreen Olvet, PhD

Creative Engagement and Active Learning Strategies

We need a shared understanding:

Think, Pair, Share (5 min)

What is active learning?

There needs to be evidence.And the research says, “…

Why active learning?

6) The practices and activities in which people engage while learning shape what is learned.7) Learning is enhance through socially supported interactions.

Seven Principles of Learning

• The learner is an ACTIVE CONTRIBUTOR in the learning process.

• The CONTEXT OF LEARNING is the most important factor for learning.

• Learning activities are related to understanding and solving REAL LIFE PROBLEMS.

Principles of Practice

Active Learning Strategies

TBL Activity Sequence

• Create diverse teams• Backward design• Application exercises to promote deep learning• 4S principles

• Significant problem• Same problem• Specific choice• Simultaneous reporting

• Accountability as cornerstone

TBL Design Principles

Jigsaw Learning

Small-Group Activity: Memory Matrix

Jeopardy

Concept Maps

Web 2.0

Twitter Chat & Poll Everywhere

Eric Mazur - Harvard

Audience Response Systems (Clickers)

Socratic Questioning

• case-• problem-• team-• e-• peer-• project-• inquiry-• brain-

-based learning and other large and small-group strategies

• laboratories• CPCs• simulations• workshops• demonstrations

• Review Tip Sheet• Individual Action Plan• Small-group discussion

Activity

• Think, Pair, Share• TBL• Jigsaw learning• Jeopardy• Concept mapping• Memory Matrix• Twitter chat, Poll everywhere• Audience Response Systems (clickers)• Socratic questioning• One minute paper

Active Learning Strategies Discussed or Demonstrated Today

• How to Guide for Active Learning (2015) A. Fornari & A. Poznanski (Eds.) International Association of Medical Science Educators. Available at https://iamse.site-ym.com/store/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=5122035

• Classroom Assessment Techniques (1995) T. A. Angelo & K. P. Cross (Eds.) Jossey Bass: San Francisco.

Resources

• How People Learn (2000) J.D. Bransford, A.L. Brown & R.R. Cocking (Eds.) National Academy Press: Washington, D.C.

• Learning and Understanding (2002) J.P. Gollub, M.W. Bertenthal, J.B. Labov & P.C. Curtis (Eds.) National Academy Press: Washington, D.C.

• Understanding Medical Education 2nd ed. (2010) T. Swanwick (Ed.) Wiley-Blackwell: West Sussex, UK.

Resources

• One minute paper on a burning question you have• Please complete evaluation form

Thank you!Latha.Chandran@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Richard.iuli@stonybrookmedicine.eduDoreen.Olvet@stonybroomedicine.edu

Wrap-Up Activities