Teaching Freshmen to Think: Does Active Learning Work?

Teaching Freshmen to Think: Does Active Learning Work?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute changed the teaching method of its introductory biology sequence from a lecture-based model to project method that emphasized group work. Early data suggest the change has been beneficial.

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Veröffentlicht in:Bioscience 1991-11, Vol.41 (10), p.719-722
Hauptverfasser: Goodwin, Leonard, Miller, Judith E., Cheetham, Ronald D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Active learning
Advanced courses
Advanced students
Biology
Collaboration
Colleges & universities
Curricula
Education
Group work in education
Learning
Lectures
Mass instruction
Nonmajor students
Questionnaires
Science education
Science teachers
Sciences education
Students
Study and teaching
Teachers
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Zusammenfassung:Worcester Polytechnic Institute changed the teaching method of its introductory biology sequence from a lecture-based model to project method that emphasized group work. Early data suggest the change has been beneficial.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1311767