Active Learning in Large Lectures

Diane Kitchin

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-98590-9_2

Active Learning in Large Lectures

Diane Kitchin

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An increasingly diverse student body combined with pressures to demonstrate excellence in teaching and improve results presents challenges for lecturers. Active learning techniques have attracted interest and discussion amongst educationalists. This chapter investigates the challenges and gives a practical guide to techniques that have been used effectively in a large lecture situation with first year students.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Higher Education Computer Science
Subtitle of host publication	A Manual of Practical Approaches
Editors	Jenny Carter, Michael O'Grady, Clive Rosen
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer, Cham
Chapter	2
Pages	17-28
Number of pages	12
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319985909
ISBN (Print)	9783319985893, 9783030075101
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98590-9_2
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2018

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