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Promoting active learning : strategies for the college classroom / Chet Meyers, Thomas B. Jones.

By: Meyers, Chet, 1942-.
Contributor(s): Jones, Thomas B, 1942-.
Series: Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c1993Edition: 1st ed.Description: xix, 192 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1555425240 (acid-free, recycled paper).Subject(s): Active learning | College teachingDDC classification: 378.125
Contents:
Part 1: Understanding active learning: 1. The case for active learning - 2. What active learning is and how it works - 3. Creating an active-learning environment -- Part 2: Strategies and techniques: 4. Informal small groups - 5. Cooperative student projects - 6. Simulations - 7. Case studies -- Part 3: Resources that encourage active learning: 8. Integrating reading materials and guest speakers - 9. Using technology effectively - 10. Developing and assessing instructional expertise - Selected resources for additional reading - References - Index.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-183) and index.

Part 1: Understanding active learning: 1. The case for active learning - 2. What active learning is and how it works - 3. Creating an active-learning environment -- Part 2: Strategies and techniques: 4. Informal small groups - 5. Cooperative student projects - 6. Simulations - 7. Case studies -- Part 3: Resources that encourage active learning: 8. Integrating reading materials and guest speakers - 9. Using technology effectively - 10. Developing and assessing instructional expertise - Selected resources for additional reading - References - Index.