HOW TO LEAD ACTIVE LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
CEU COURSE OVERVIEW
Active learning is an instructional approach in which students take an active and fully engaged role in their education, rather than sitting passively and absorbing information. Active learning is more effective than traditional instruction, and it also helps build critical 21st century skills that employers desire. For active learning to be successful, many important elements must be in place. This presentation aims to help K-12 leaders provide these elements.
Learning Units 1 AIA Approved LU
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learning Objective 1: Defining active learning • What is active learning? • Four benefits of active learning • Five examples of active learning • Three key requirements for active learning to be successful Learning Objective 2: Why classroom design matters • How the design of a learning space shapes both teacher and student behavior • How different classroom arrangements are conducive to different learning outcomes • Why having flexible and modular furniture is critical for supporting active learning Learning Objective 3: Getting started
Course Format Instructor led face-to face or via online class
• Setting a vision and goals • Building teacher capacity • Measuring success Learning Objective 4: Managing change • Clarifying the purpose • Providing direction • Applying both pressure and support
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