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Context Determines Strategies for 'Activating' the Inclusive Classroom.

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  • 1The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|June 2, 2018
PubMed
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Transforming college science teaching requires guidance. This study emphasizes that context-specific factors, not just active learning strategies, should drive pedagogical choices for significant learning experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Science
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Active Learning in STEM

Background:

  • Numerous calls exist for transforming college science pedagogy.
  • Instructors face an overwhelming amount of information on pedagogical transformation.
  • While active learning shows positive effects, implementation frameworks are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a framework for guiding the implementation of active learning strategies in college science classrooms.
  • To highlight the importance of situation-specific drivers in selecting pedagogical approaches.
  • To integrate Fink's "creating significant learning experiences" framework with inclusive teaching principles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Fink's conceptual framework for "creating significant learning experiences".

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  • Applying a conceptual framework for inclusive teaching and learning.
  • Analyzing situation-specific drivers that inform the choice of active learning strategies.
  • Drawing on personal examples and existing literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Active learning generally promotes positive academic outcomes.
    • The context of implementation significantly influences the effectiveness of pedagogical strategies.
    • Situation-specific drivers are crucial for effective pedagogy.

    Conclusions:

    • Context considerations should be the primary drivers for effective college science pedagogies.
    • A framework integrating Fink's model and inclusive teaching can guide active learning implementation.
    • Tailoring active learning strategies to specific classroom contexts enhances their impact.