Active Learning in Higher Education
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Engagement and Excellence in Higher Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Active Learning Strategies:
This includes research on diverse methods that promote student engagement, such as collaborative learning, flipped classrooms, and peer-assisted learning. - Technology Integration:
The journal addresses the incorporation of technology in education, examining tools and platforms that enhance learning experiences, including online quizzes, social media, and interactive storytelling. - Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms:
It explores innovative assessment methods and feedback processes, focusing on how these practices affect student motivation, learning outcomes, and self-regulated learning. - Instructor Perspectives and Pedagogical Development:
Research in this area examines faculty attitudes towards teaching practices, their experiences with active learning, and the professional development needed to implement effective pedagogies. - Student Experience and Engagement:
This includes studies on student perceptions, engagement strategies, and the impact of classroom environments on learning, highlighting the student voice in educational practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
There is a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and collaboration among students, encouraging diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving. - Online and Hybrid Learning Modalities:
Research focusing on online and hybrid learning environments has surged, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for effective engagement strategies in virtual settings. - Student-Centered Learning Approaches:
An increasing number of studies are exploring student agency, voice, and self-regulated learning, emphasizing the importance of involving students in their educational processes. - Gamification and Interactive Learning Tools:
The application of gamification and interactive tools in educational settings is on the rise, as educators seek to enhance motivation and engagement through innovative methods. - Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education:
Recent publications indicate a growing concern for student mental health and wellbeing, exploring how educational practices can support students' emotional and psychological needs.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Lecture Formats:
As the focus shifts towards more interactive and student-centered learning strategies, the exploration of traditional lecture formats has decreased, indicating a decline in interest in passive learning methods. - Static Assessment Methods:
Research on conventional assessment methods, such as standardized testing, appears to be less frequent, as more innovative and formative assessment approaches gain traction. - Teacher-Centric Approaches:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on instructor-led teaching methods, as the emphasis on student agency and active participation continues to rise. - Generalized Learning Theories:
While foundational learning theories are still relevant, specific applications of these theories in higher education contexts seem to be less frequently addressed in recent publications. - Disciplinary-Specific Pedagogy:
Research that solely focuses on pedagogical practices within specific academic disciplines is becoming less common, as interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative learning gain more attention.
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