Peer instruction is an evidence-based teaching strategy that deepens learning by involving students in their own learning and focusing their attention on concepts they must explain and clarify to their colleagues. It is highly effective and relatively easy to implement.
This workshop on Peer Instruction is designed to equip you with an understanding of peer instruction, the research on its implementation, and how to infuse it into their classes this semester. The peer instruction strategy is a great example of how a small adjustment to instructional practice can potentially have significant impact on student experience and success. Participants in this workshop are asked only to arrive motivated to improve practice, and they'll leave with a plan for effective, evidence-based change using peer instruction!
After this workshop participants will be able to:
- plan implementation of peer instruction in their own context
- anticipate and overcome barriers to effective use of peer instruction
- identify appropriate assessments to measure the effectiveness of the peer instruction strategy
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.