Gail March, Ph.D. Office of Medical Education January, 2014 © 2014, Trustees, Boston University Do not copy or distribute

Do you provide Active Learning in your course?

Can You Differentiate What is Active Learning ? 1.Self-directed learning 2.Practice exercises on Blackboard 3.Instructor facilitated small group 4.TurningPoint question during a lecture 5.Think-Pair-Share in a lecture 6.Small group discussion in IP 7.Independent Study

Clarification from the LCME ED 5a Engaged Learning A type of learning where the student participates in the educational process (is not simply a passive recipient of information): where a faculty member determines what and how a student should learn includes formats such as the audience response (“clicker”) system and faculty-led group discussions. Active Learning A type of learning where the student 1) independently, or collaboratively with peers, identifies learning objectives and seeks the information necessary to meet the objectives and/or 2) independently identifies, prepares, and discusses information in a way that contributes to group learning. In active learning, the learner has a role in defining his or her own learning outcomes and/or those of his or her peers

Active Learning Example Integrated Problems (PBL type format) Students determine what they know and don’t know to direct research on an evolving given clinical case and create a differential diagnosis as a small group

Lifelong Learning Skills – ED 5A ACTIVE AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING. The faculty of an institution that sponsors a medical education program ensures that the program’s curriculum includes: – Self-directed learning experiences and – Time for independent study to allow students to develop the skills of lifelong learning.

Self-directed Learning (SDL) is… A willingness and ability to take charge of one’s own learning * – “willingness” = motivation (curiosity, enthusiasm) – “ability” = knowledge, skills (ask/select/access/appraise/assess information) – “take charge” = personal responsibility (self- awareness and calibrate) *Candy PC. Self-Direction for Lifelong Learning. Jossey-Bass, 1991

Independent Study is… Does NOT include study time to review recorded lectures or lecture notes Emphasizes lifelong learning skills an educational activity undertaken by a student with little or no supervision

Do You Provide Time for…? Self-directed Learning Self assessment of learning needs – Performance self assessment – Practice exercises Self analysis of relevant information – Observing a patient interview – Comparing cadaver info to diagnostic imaging Student critical appraisal of information sources – Reviewing optional relevant research articles Independent Study An educational activity undertaken by a student with little or no supervision Research a topic of interest Tutor another student Applying their skills at a volunteer center

Curriculum Design Specify in Syllabus/Blackboard site: Engaged learning -- learner participates actively in learning determined by an instructor Active learning -- learner independently identifies, prepares, and discusses learning objectives and outcomes that contributes to group learning Self-directed learning -- learner develops the skills of lifelong learning by self assessing, synthesizing relevant information, and determining the credibility of info Independent study -- learner undertakes an educational activity with little or no supervision

Active LearningEngaged LearningSelf-directed Learning Independent Learning learner independently identifies, prepares, and discusses info that contributes to self/group learning learner participates actively in learning determined by an instructor. learner develops the skills of lifelong learning by self assessing, synthesizing relevant information, and determining the credibility of information learner undertakes an educational activity with little or no supervision Small group case discussion (learners in a small group discuss what they know, need to know, and problem-solve the case) TurningPoint slide questions (learner answers an interactive slide question during a lecture) Practice exercises or quizzes (learner self assesses knowledge and skills) Student selects a topic/case to present to others Think/pair/share (paired learners identify what they know to partner and share with class) Collaborative learning (3-12 learners work together on an active task lead by an instructor) Concept Mapping (learner organizes knowledge with connections to facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge visually)) Reflection by learner of performance of knowledge and skills Learning cel (learners write questions on a topic, pair with another learner, and alternately ask questions and discuss) Role play (learner performs the role or activities of another individual using a written script to practice skills) Research on a self selected article, determines relevancy and credibility of information to interests Service Learning (a structured learning experience combining community service with preparation and reflection)