Active Learning in Flipped Life Science Courses Promotes Development of Critical Thinking Skills

Styers, Melanie L.; Zandt, Peter A. Van; Hayden, Katherine

doi:10.1187/cbe.16-11-0332

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“…This approach also provides the connection between students and instructors, thus instructors are able to evaluate students' understanding in real time. (Styers, Van Zandt, & Hayden, 2018;Ulrich et al, 2017). The concept was supported by previous study that learning outcomes is totally improved when the students are linked with course content (Haak, HilleRisLambers, Pitre, & Freeman, 2011;Matsuda, Azaiza, & Salani, 2017).…”

Section: Benefits Of Active Learning In Teaching and Learning Processmentioning

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2019

IJIET

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Active learning refers any approach to instruction in which all students are required to involve in the learning process. The purpose of the manuscript is to evaluate the application of active learning in teaching Green Engineering Principles and Applications as a compulsory course in environmental engineering department curriculum, Curtin University Malaysia. Green engineering can be defined as an approach of the design, process, product and commercialization that follow environmentally conscious attitude, principles and values combined with multidisciplinary engineering science that to minimize pollutant and promote local and global sustainability. Green engineering encompasses the conceptualization and implementation of reducing environmental impacts, maximize energy efficiency and develop the greener processes and product that bring environmental and economic benefit. A simple approach that combining the classical lecture-presentation and active engagement of the students with the course materials through case studies, problem solving and discussion has been developed. In conclusion, introducing the active learning to the students on solving any problems improve the students' ability in achieving the course outcome and thus the programme outcome of the

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“…The potential of "reversed" courses for developing the ability to think critically is estimated by Styers, Van Zandt, and Hayden (2018). Isakova (2017) offers to think about the issues of communicative competency formation, as well as intercultural communication.…”

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Formation Of Key Competencies: Heuristic Conversation

Solov`eva¹

2020

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Changes in social and economic spheres, growth of high-technology productions set a task for educational system to train the specialists with effective performance and constant self-development. In the modern context the orientation for proactive education and formation of competencies are necessary. Special attention should be paid to the development of key competencies, which are the base of the other skills. At present, the relevant objective is the development of pedagogic technologies directed at realizing this goal. Regarding this issue, the key role belongs to the developmental teaching. The analysis of heuristic conversation potential for forming key competencies on the basis of competency-based and technologic approaches is the objective of this research. Experience in problem solution, development of communication skills, formation of critical thinking, and ability to structure information with the help of this method are justified in the article. The obtained results can be used for further studying the forms, methods and modes of instruction, which promote the development of competencies. Also, it can be useful in teaching practice when setting a goal and choosing teaching methods.

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“…The students are more interested and eager to learn through challenging material when they are feeling capable and accommodated by the teachers. Active learning also promotes a sense of togetherness among students and teachers (Sharpton et al, 2019;Styers et al, 2018). Green Engineering Principles and Applications, ENEN3001, has been introduced as a compulsory course at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia since 2017.…”

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Active Learning Strategies in the Environmental Engineering Course: A Case Study at Curtin University Malaysia

Hadibarata

Rubiyatno

2019

JPII

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The current teaching approach of the undergraduate subjects is very dependent on conventional methods, without any participation and contribution of the students during the learning process. Active learning refers to any approach to instruction in which all students are required to involve in the learning process. The purpose of the manuscript is to evaluate the application of active learning in teaching the compulsory course in the environmental engineering department, Curtin University Malaysia. Green engineering is a compulsory unit in 3rd year of Department of Environmental Engineering, that approach of the design, process, product and commercialization that following environmentally conscious attitude, principles and values combined with multidisciplinary engineering science to minimize pollutants and promote local and global sustainability. A simple approach that combining the classical lecture-presentation and active engagement of the students with the course materials through Problem-Based Learning, Interactive Class Learning and Project-Based Learning has been developed. Introducing the active learning to the students on solving any problems improve the students' ability in achieving the course outcome and thus the program outcome of the Department of Environmental Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia. The attainment of each assessment by the students and student evaluations indicated that the students' achievement, and retention of information have greatly improved. This can be judged by high student attendance and participation, high grades, and large student satisfaction.

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Active Learning in Flipped Life Science Courses Promotes Development of Critical Thinking Skills

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