PEACE is an acronym that outlines the 5 key features that are evident when using the Higher Expectation Classroom as a model for transformative classroom practice. However, as the images are meant to reflect, the HE Classroom is not a peaceful setting. In fact, the underlying essence is interaction and sharing. Below you will find links to papers and websites that relate to each element.
Peer Learning
From a social constructivist approach, peer learning is seen as an effective means for students to gain deeper understanding of new concepts through both informal and formal means.
From a social constructivist approach, peer learning is seen as an effective means for students to gain deeper understanding of new concepts through both informal and formal means.
Eric Mazur developed peer instruction as a way of ensuring his students could understand and apply core concepts to problems rather than just using memory recall. In this video 'Confessions of a converted lecturer', Mazur shares how he adjusted his approach to teaching in order to focus on peer instruction techniques and he has found that this has significantly improved his students' performance.
Donald Clark shares "7 compelling arguments for peer learning" on his blog page. He concludes by saying that it is time for teachers and learners to move away from the old style mindset to teaching and adopt the wisdom of the power of networking. He believes that peer learning combines the best of teaching with the best of learning and all it takes is student interactivity and participation.
For a more comprehensive study of peer learning across a range of disciplines, the Journal of peer learning publishes research articles across a range of contexts.
The Psysics Suite site introduces educators to peer instruction with some tips and techniques.
Donald Clark shares "7 compelling arguments for peer learning" on his blog page. He concludes by saying that it is time for teachers and learners to move away from the old style mindset to teaching and adopt the wisdom of the power of networking. He believes that peer learning combines the best of teaching with the best of learning and all it takes is student interactivity and participation.
For a more comprehensive study of peer learning across a range of disciplines, the Journal of peer learning publishes research articles across a range of contexts.
The Psysics Suite site introduces educators to peer instruction with some tips and techniques.
Engagement
Student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education. When actively engaging students in the classroom, they are more likely to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught and higher levels of metacognition.
Student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education. When actively engaging students in the classroom, they are more likely to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught and higher levels of metacognition.
The Teaching and Educational Development Institute at the University of Queensland has created a fact sheet with tips on how to engage students in a flipped classroom through online resources and face-to-face engagement.
The Department of Education, Science and Training has created 'What Works - The Work Program' a set of resources designed to help schools to improve outcomes for indigenous students.
Griffith University has a good practice guide for enhancing student engagement in the first year of undergraduate studies. This pdf outlines 10 strategies for success.
The Department of Education, Science and Training has created 'What Works - The Work Program' a set of resources designed to help schools to improve outcomes for indigenous students.
Griffith University has a good practice guide for enhancing student engagement in the first year of undergraduate studies. This pdf outlines 10 strategies for success.
Active Learning
Active learning can take place in both online and face-to-face tasks. The important thing is that it includes tasks that encourage students to discover, process and apply information. There should be a focus on higher order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
Active learning can take place in both online and face-to-face tasks. The important thing is that it includes tasks that encourage students to discover, process and apply information. There should be a focus on higher order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
The Centre for Research on Learning and Teaching provides links to bibliographies, research summaries, articles, and other resources about active learning. Click here to access their web page.
This site has an extensive list of techniques/strategies that can be applied in classrooms to promote active learning.
The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Queensland has a comprehensive list of active learning pedagogies that would benefit any educator wanting to implement active teaching strategies into their classroom.
For Your Consideration is a paper that expands on a number of well known teaching techniques and strategies.
This site has an extensive list of techniques/strategies that can be applied in classrooms to promote active learning.
The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Queensland has a comprehensive list of active learning pedagogies that would benefit any educator wanting to implement active teaching strategies into their classroom.
For Your Consideration is a paper that expands on a number of well known teaching techniques and strategies.
Collaboration
Collaboration is a joint effort of multiple individuals or work groups to accomplish a task or project. Collaboration enables individuals to work together to achieve a defined and common business purpose.
Collaboration is a joint effort of multiple individuals or work groups to accomplish a task or project. Collaboration enables individuals to work together to achieve a defined and common business purpose.
Collaborative Learning is a key feature in flipped classrooms. University of Queensland share the Comununity of Inquiry framework which explains how students can collaborate in purposeful critical discourse and reflection to construct personal meaning and confirm mutual understanding.
This pdf outlines a case study on the effectiveness of using wiki to facilitate student collaboration with on-campus and distance students. It discusses the importance of providing technical support for both staff and students, planning clearly defined collaborative learning activities. Access the University of New South Wales site to access other related articles.
This pdf outlines a case study on the effectiveness of using wiki to facilitate student collaboration with on-campus and distance students. It discusses the importance of providing technical support for both staff and students, planning clearly defined collaborative learning activities. Access the University of New South Wales site to access other related articles.
Enthusiasm
Instructors who understand student motivation can greatly enhance the classroom experience and student performance.
Instructors who understand student motivation can greatly enhance the classroom experience and student performance.
The articles and links on this page discuss research findings on student motivation and techniques for motivating students.
Want to be a passionate teacher? This article in Harvard Education Review reviews the book, The Passionate Teacher: A Practical Guide, by Robert Fried.
Teacher enthusiasm is generally recognized as one of the most essential and desirable qualities and characteristics of effective teachers. This article talks to the benefits of an enthusiastic teacher on the classroom of students.
Want to be a passionate teacher? This article in Harvard Education Review reviews the book, The Passionate Teacher: A Practical Guide, by Robert Fried.
Teacher enthusiasm is generally recognized as one of the most essential and desirable qualities and characteristics of effective teachers. This article talks to the benefits of an enthusiastic teacher on the classroom of students.
