Meyers, Chet, 1942-

Promoting active learning : strategies for the college classroom / Chet Meyers, Thomas B. Jones. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c1993. - xix, 192 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .

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.

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Active learning.
College teaching.

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