Description: In a Case Study student teams “review a written study of a real-life scenario containing a field-related problem situation. These cases usually include a brief history of how the situation develop and present a dilemma that a key character within the scenario is facing (Barkley, et al, 2014, p. 238). Students then draw on […]
Word Webs
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Description: Word Webs are a collaborative approach to concept mapping. A central idea is added to a shared writing space. In small groups, students then generate a list of related ideas and organize them around the central idea in which they can visually represent how the ideas connect. This technique helps students to analyze challenging […]
Sequence Chains
April 19, 2019 by ·
Description: In this activity groups of students “analyze and depict graphically a sequence of events, actions, roles, or decisions. Sequence chains require students to create a visual map of the logic within a series” (Barkley, et al, 2014, p. 278). Students have to work together to identify the key events or points in the series […]
Dialogue Journals
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Description: In this activity, students keep a journal to capture their thinking about course readings, assignments, lectures, and class activities. They then exchange their journal with a peer to create an ongoing dialogue of questions, answers, insights and ideas. The students can develop their journal in a digital or analog format. The instructor can prompt […]
Test-Taking Teams
April 19, 2019 by ·
Description: In this activity, students work in teams to prepare for a class exam. They then take the exam individually. Then, before the exam is graded, students meet back in their teams to discuss their answers, and particularly any discrepancies. The team can either turn in one exam for the group or each student can […]
Note-Taking Pairs
April 19, 2019 by ·
Description: In this activity student partners work together to improve their note-taking skills. Over time, each student improves her individual note-taking skills. By working in pairs, students can compare notes on a class lecture, reading or other activity. They help each other to fill in the gaps in their notes, correct inaccuracies, and add detail […]
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