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Active Learning

Active Learning

Want to transform the traditional lecture hall into a dynamic arena of engagement, collaboration, and discovery? Come to the Badavas Center to discuss active learning in your classes.  In addition, here is a curated collection of innovative tools, methodologies, and best practices designed to invigorate the higher education classroom. From problem-based learning and flipped classrooms to peer instruction and inquiry-based projects, our repository showcases a diverse array of strategies that promote student-centered learning and foster deeper understanding. Whether you're exploring ways to encourage critical thinking, enhance retention, or cultivate a culture of participation, our comprehensive resources provide inspiration and guidance to elevate your teaching practice. 

5 E model

The 5E Model, developed in 1987 by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, promotes collaborative, active learning in which students work together to solve problems and investigate new concepts by asking questions, observing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions. 

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