Active learning is a concept that has been researched extensively across multiple disciplines and in a variety of teaching and learning contexts. Benefits of active learning to students, both in terms of performance and experience, are supported by a large body of evidence.
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of active learning and will be provided opportunities to explore and learn about a variety of basic, evidence-based strategies that can be incorporated across disciplines, modalities and teaching contexts.
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
- define the concept of active learning as it is described in teaching and learning literature
- describe multiple, literature supported strategies that promote active learning
- consider adoption of active learning approaches in diverse teaching and learning environments (e.g., classroom, lab, field, studio, clinical settings)
This event is part of the Active Learning Workshop Series. Participants are encouraged to register for all three workshops or register solely for the workshops that align with their needs. This workshop series will span through the full academic year 2024-2025. Spring 2025 workshop dates will be announced at a later date.
Autumn workshop dates are as follows:
September 6: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Active Learning
September 19: Student Engagement Strategies: Peer Instruction
October 2: Making Active Learning Work: A Deep Dive into Implementation Strategies
If you have registered for this event or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
All members of the university community are welcome in Drake Institute activities, programs, services, and employment — regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.
Institute for Teaching and Learning programming is offered in accordance with university guidelines associated with in-person and remote activities. The Institute will inform registrants of delivery modifications should those guidelines change.