Transformative Teaching: Instructional Strategies to Promote Active Learning Location: ARM 417 Audience: faculty/instructors Focus: instructional and assessment strategies Format: lecture Abstract: The value of active learning is clear. Instructional strategies that encourage students to reflect, analyze, process and discuss course concepts lead to increased motivation, learning, critical thinking and engagement. Yet despite these benefits, transitioning teaching to embrace active learning is a challenge. Presentation overviews practical, […] October 1, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Events Add to: Google Calendar | Outlook | iCal File Location: ARM 417 Audience: faculty/instructors Focus: instructional and assessment strategies Format: lecture Abstract: The value of active learning is clear. Instructional strategies that encourage students to reflect, analyze, process and discuss course concepts lead to increased motivation, learning, critical thinking and engagement. Yet despite these benefits, transitioning teaching to embrace active learning is a challenge. Presentation overviews practical, easy-to-implement instructional and assessment strategies that engage students as active collaborators in the teaching-learning dynamic.