Background Despite the evidence supporting the effectiveness of active learning in
undergraduate STEM courses, the adoption of active learning has been slow. One barrier to …

Recent research has supported the use of student-centered teaching practices, such as
active learning, because of its effectiveness in improving student learning and retention …

Utilizing a nationally representative sample of middle school students, this article focuses on
whether students who report experiencing more inquiry-based instruction in science and …

Research indicates that active learning and Active Learning Spaces (ALSs) may improve
student learning. Four teachers in mathematics and statistics at a Norwegian university are …

Student impressions formed during the first day of class can impact course satisfaction and
performance. Despite its potential importance, little is known about how instructors format …

Adopting evidence-based teaching practices, such as active learning, has proven to
increase student learning, engagement, and interest in STEM and subsequently, the number …

Despite numerous benefits, students do not always respond positively and engage in active
learning in STEM courses. Understanding the factors that influence how students' respond to …

Discussion boards are tools to afford student interaction and engagement in online courses,
but students often have negative attitudes toward discussion boards. The purpose of this …

ABSTRACT Evidence suggests that Active Learning (AL) and Active Learning Spaces
(ALSs) have the potential to improve student learning outcomes. In this study, the student …

Preparing students for professional life in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous
twenty-first century world has seen tertiary institutions eschew the traditional 'lecture …