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Online conferencing platform provides opportunity for reciprocal teaching
Zheng-Wei Lee1, Foong May Yeong1
1Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Online teaching became common during COVID-19. This commentary suggests using reciprocal teaching on online platforms to foster active, interactive learning, moving beyond traditional didactic methods for greater student engagement.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Online Learning
- Pedagogy
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to online teaching and learning.
- Online platforms became the primary mode for educational delivery.
- Traditional didactic approaches may not fully leverage the potential of online environments for engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share experiences of using online conferencing platforms for teaching.
- To propose strategies for promoting active and interactive online learning.
- To advocate for reciprocal teaching as an engaging online pedagogical approach.
Main Methods:
- Sharing practical experiences with online conferencing tools.
- Suggesting pedagogical approaches for online course design.
- Focusing on reciprocal teaching strategies for student engagement.
Main Results:
- Online platforms can be utilized effectively for active and interactive learning.
- Reciprocal teaching offers a viable alternative to didactic online instruction.
- The proposed strategies are adaptable to various educational domains.
Conclusions:
- Teachers can design engaging online learning experiences beyond passive content delivery.
- Reciprocal teaching enhances student interaction and participation in virtual classrooms.
- The findings offer transferable insights for online pedagogy in diverse fields.
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