Abstract
Research in educational theory manifests the benefits of active student learning in various academic settings. Although educational research continues to prove positive student learning outcomes, many teachers in higher education struggle to implement these learning theories for a variety of reasons. This presentation will discuss some educational theories on active student learning, and the perceptions and misconceptions of higher education teachers to these theories. We will also briefly look at administrative implementation strategies for teacher training in active student learning, and its impact on teachers perceptions. As this study is a work in progress, an open learning environment with feedback and discussion will be a critical part of this session.
Location
Room 1908
Recommended Citation
Morgan, Barbara, ""Sage on the Stage" or "Guide on the Side": Theories, Perceptions, and Misconceptions of Active Student Learning in Higher Education" (2009). SoTL Commons Conference. 10.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2009/10
"Sage on the Stage" or "Guide on the Side": Theories, Perceptions, and Misconceptions of Active Student Learning in Higher Education
Room 1908
Research in educational theory manifests the benefits of active student learning in various academic settings. Although educational research continues to prove positive student learning outcomes, many teachers in higher education struggle to implement these learning theories for a variety of reasons. This presentation will discuss some educational theories on active student learning, and the perceptions and misconceptions of higher education teachers to these theories. We will also briefly look at administrative implementation strategies for teacher training in active student learning, and its impact on teachers perceptions. As this study is a work in progress, an open learning environment with feedback and discussion will be a critical part of this session.
