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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

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Kristen Brittingham, the chief learning officer for Modern Teacher, have co-authored a white paper titled “Active Learning Environments Support Student Engagement, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.”. For more information please visit: [link] or follow MiEN Environments on LinkedIn.

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What are Active Study Strategies?

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Some key active studying methods and learning strategies include: Collaborative Learning : Students work together in groups to solve problems, discuss ideas, and share perspectives. This promotes teamwork, communication skills, and peer learning.

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Active Learning Strategies for Students

eSchool News

Think-Pair-Share: Students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the whole class. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

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Among the research that it cites is Baylor University’s finding that “when classroom layouts are designed thoughtfully, learning environments have been shown to facilitate student-centered teaching leading to improved student engagement.”

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

2009): Collaborative learning : Teachers have opportunities to learn in a supportive community that organizes curriculum across grade levels and subjects. When teachers and schools engage in high-quality collaboration, it leads to better achievement gains in math and reading for students.

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How To Elevate Case-Based Teaching Strategies

Omega Notes

It does require significant preparation on the part of the teacher and the students and it can be hard to encourage, let alone assess, student participation and performance. In addition, the ability to use non-print resources may also allow faculty to develop more dynamic case study materials, boosting student engagement.

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How To Elevate Case-Based Teaching Strategies

Omega Notes

It does require significant preparation on the part of the teacher and the students and it can be hard to encourage, let alone assess, student participation and performance. In addition, the ability to use non-print resources may also allow faculty to develop more dynamic case study materials, boosting student engagement.