Resources

Resources

Web Resources:

Active Learning and Web-Based Learning. http://ctl.augie.edu/educ/learn/wbl.htm

Active learning. http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/bib/84-9dig.htm

Felder, R. M. & Brent, R. Navigating The Bumpy Road to Student-Centered Instruction. The origins and patterns of student resistance to active and cooperative learning, and suggested ways to deal with the resistance. Also published in: College Teaching, 44(2), 43-47 (1996).

Harapnuik, D. (1998) Inquisitivism or "The HHHMMM??? What does this button do?" approach to learning: The synthesis of cognitive theories into a novel approach to adult education. http://dte6.educ.ualberta.ca/tech_ed/publish/inquisitivism.htm

References for Active Learning. http://www.bus.ualberta.ca/informed/active.htm

Teaching Strategies: Active Learning. http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/tlr/active.html
- contains articles and bibliographies

Print Resources:

Anaya, G. (1996). College experiences and student learning: The influence of active learning, college environments and cocurricular activities. Journal of College Student Development, 37(6), 611-22.

Anthony, G. (1996). Active learning in a constructivist framework. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 31(4), 349-69.

Bonwell, C. C. (1997). Using active learning as assessment in the postsecondary classroom. Clearinghouse, 71(2), 73-76.

Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J.A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. (ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 1, 1991. Washington, DC: George Washington University.

Boud, D., Cohen, R., & Walker, D. (1993). Using experience for learning. Bristol, PA: Society for Research in Higher Education//Open University Press.

Boud, D., & Miller, N. (1996). Working with experience: Animating learning. New York: Routledge.

DeNeve, K. & Heppner, M. (1997). Role play simulations: The assessment of an active learning technique and comparisons with traditional lectures. Innovative Higher Education, 21(3), 231-46.

Gillette, D. (1996). Using electronic tools to promote active learning. New Directions for Teaching & Learning, 67, 59-70

Henton, M. (1996). Adventure in the classroom: Using adventure to strengthen learning and build a community of life-long learners. Dubuque, IO: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Jacobson, T.E. & Mark, B.L. (1995). Teaching in the information age: Active learning techniques to empower students. Reference Librarian, 51-52, 105-20.

Johnson, D., Johnson, R., & Smith, K. (1991). Active learning: Cooperation in the college classroom. Location, ??: Interaction Book Company.

Kohut, D., & Sternberg, J. (1995). Using the internet to study the internet: An active learning component. Research Strategies, 13(3), 176-81.

Meyers, C., & Jones, T.B. (1993). Promoting active learning: Strategies for the college classroom. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc.

Rubin, L. & Hebert, C. (1998). Model for active learning: Collaborative peer teaching. College Teaching, 46(1), 26-30.

Silberman, M. (1996). Active learning: 101 strategies to teach any subject. Toronto, ON: Allyn and Bacon.

Sutherland, T. (1996). Emerging issues in the discussion of active learning. New Directions for Teaching & Learning, 67, 83-95.

Sutherland, T., & Bonwell, C. (Eds.). (1996). Using active learning in college classes: A range of options for faculty. New directions for teaching and learning, 67.

Ward, D. & Tiessen, E. (1997). Adding educational value to the web: Active Learning with AlivePages. Educational Technology, 37(5), 22-31.

Warren, R. (1997). Engaging students in active learning. About Campus, 2(1), 16-20.