Some Examples
Dig Deeper
Effective questioning
Something as simple as asking good questions can be as effective as
any other method of facilitating active learning if you follow some
simple guidelines. Pause after asking any question and wait for a
response. Ask only one question at a time. Perhaps let students write
their response for a minute or two before sharing. Gather a few
responses before leaping into the answer – let other students respond,
or build on the student response.
Case studies
Using case studies can be a very effective way to explore complex
topics, and can be completed in one class session or a part of one,
depending on the case and your goals. You can do this in small
groups and/or as a whole class. You can either develop your own
cases, or often find ready to use case studies online. Current events
can also be a source of material for teaching with this method.
Break it Up
Collaborative learning
Very simply ask your students at some point during class to form small
groups for discussion and ask some or all groups to report back to the
larger group.
Think Pair Share
At some point in the lecture, ask students a key question – have them
first sit quietly and write down some notes on their own, then pair
them up to discuss the question with another student. Lastly, have a
few groups or all groups, depending on the class size, share their
thoughts with the larger group.