by slarkin | May 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
In this article, Stephanie Chasteen reviews the results on the effective use of peer instruction. Specifically, she first lists the instruction cycle for incorporating peer instruction in the classroom and then answers seven key questions about peer instruction: 1....
by slarkin | May 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week is an interesting video from Dr Eric Mazur, professor of Physics in Harvard. In this video, Dr Mazur explains how he came to abandon lecturing for peer instruction. Although he thought he was doing an excellent job of teaching by looking at student...
by slarkin | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Back from Spring Break, this week’s piece is an interview between Brian Mathews and his colleague Tom Ewing. Their discussion addresses group work and creating environment for collaborative learning in the classroom. Tom and Brian conclude on possible reasons...
by slarkin | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week, an article by Meg Bernhard on designing group projects offers these very insightful tips. She writes, Instructors widely accept the benefits of assigning group work. Teamwork gives students a chance to hear multiple perspectives, and it can mirror...
