Class Session 5: Teaching Methodologies, Part II: Active Learning: Why and How

MIT 5.95J Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering, Fall 2015
Instructor: Janet Rankin

This class explores the value and impact of active learning techniques in the classroom.

License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA

[RohitSharma-ufhs]

A teacher should always develop a methodology, and it should be student-centric. Thanks for this wonderful session

[aalhajri]

As an English teacher and my mother language is not English, i found this useful and helpful with subtitles. thank you

[rajarsheegupta]

Extremely interesting. Active learning demands the students to become responsible as well.

[civilizeddiva]

Question from Judges: How do we quantify how much active learning should be implemented? It depends on the subject. Each department could formulate a baseline standard and periodically assess the results each semester.
Regarding the judges decision not to implement active learning by 2017:
Point 1(funding): First talk to the Center for Teaching and Learning unit on your campus for low cost options to implement active learning. Then periodically assess to determine, over time where to direct funding.
Point 2: Current lecture style of professor lecturing to students is working, there is no need for change. I disagree. Rote memorization of material students will forget in a period of weeks is unacceptable. University's must prepare and challenge students with real problems to engage with and solve
Great vlog, keep this material coming!

[smqz]

These courses are great, Dr. J Rankin is awesome! I am a new instructor of soc. sciences and I have found these very helpful. Thank you!

[polina_hovlina]

It turned out to be quite an interesting lecture. Of course, learning should be as active as possible. The bottom line is that every student is involved in the process. This option can really help in the development of teamwork. I really liked the lecturer's attention to individual words and their value, like "discuss". Thank you!

[aartipradhan]

This approach helps students develop decision making skill and team work.

[khalidmadrane]

Just a small correction for the Fahrenheit/Celsius conversion, the formula is not the right one, because we are looking for the differences or changes of temperatures thus:
Delta F = F2 - F1
= 9/5 × (C2 - C1)
= 9/5 × Delta C
Or as a rule of thumb:
Delta F = 2×Delta C
We are given the deltas in Celsius
Delta F= 9/5 × 2°C = 3.6°F = 4°F
0.4°C -> 0.8°F
0.08°C -> 0.16°F
...

[doublea]

Active learning is a very dynamic system.when used properly more students can contribute in this kind of system. Data gathering is an invaluable tool in this kind of system .Data analysis and consolidation would help us learner in this kind of program.

[dr.arpitavaghelapatidar]

Energetic activity. Engagement of each and every student is admirable.

[afmkimbeats]

Just an awesome teacher
She should teach a lesson to Indian Education System

[rupanbaro]

Wonderful lecture involving students. Its an example of active learning by doing things. Really enjoyed the session. Thank you.

[harsiadmawati]

I love it and I am waiting for the next video about education from this channel to enhance my knowledge...

[angshumanchakraborty]

Teaching methodologies very well-explained.

[dr.rutvishah]

Activity based explanation of teaching methodology and active learning is inspiring to see and learn.

[rajneeshgupta]

Well structured presentation on active learning. Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, Central University of Gujarat

[dr.taniachakraborty]

Great experience listening to new ideas.

[Mithhi]

Amazing lecture and demonstration on active learning

[m.y.mohamedparvees]

An interesting lecture on active learning.

[Ira]

This is such a great course in active learning. Big help as I start the Spring semester. Thank You!