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59)  I have been encouraged to participate actively in class discussion

Active learning means that students are engaged in their learning; doing things and thinking about what they are doing and not simply passively absorbing the information provided by the teacher.

·         ‘Active participation’ techniques are reviewed on pp. 39-40 and 71-75 of Cannon & Newble (2000)

·         ‘Introducing active learning in lectures’ pp. 58-64 of Gibbs & Habeshaw (1989) outlines three strategies. This is followed by a brief review of asking questions in lectures (pp.65-66)

·         A number of active learning strategies are provided in Issues of Teaching and Learning (Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, 2001)

·         Tutoring at University (Bertola & Murphy, 1994) provide a good guide to strategies for small group teaching which can be used to actively engage students.

Bertola, P, & Murphy, E. (1994). Tutoring at university.  Perth, WA: Curtin University of Technology, CEA Publications

Cannon, R., & Newble, D. (2000). A Handbook for teachers in universities and colleges. A guide to improving teaching methods. London: Kogan Page.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning. (2001). Issues of teaching and learning (7) 8 [World Wide Web]. University of Western Australia. Retrieved 23 October, 2002, from the World Wide Web: http://www.catl.uwa.edu.au/NEWSLETTER/issue0801/

Gibbs, G., & Habeshaw, T. (1989). Preparing to Teach: An introduction to effective teaching in higher education. Bristol: Technical Educational Services, Ltd.