1. The Use of Breakout Groups as a Active Learning Strategy in a Large Undergraduate Nutrition Classroom Dr. Genevieve Newton

2. NUTR/FOOD 4090 Location: War Mem Hall Schedule: Tues/Thurs 1-2:20pm Location: War Mem Hall Schedule: Tues/Thurs 1-2:20pm

3. Timetable 6 weeks: 2 lectures per week, with in class midterm = 11 lectures 3 guest lectures for continuity with 2 nd half of course 4 breakout groups in total – 10 minutes working in small groups IN CLASS followed by large group discussions – Large group discussions have ranged from 10-20 min, depending on level of participation – Breakout groups timed to coincide either with end of modules or completion of more challenging concepts, with the goal of integrating ideas and solidifying learning

4. Breakout Group Example #1

5. Breakout Group Example #2

6. Midterm Survey

8. Preliminary Midterm Survey Results

12. Feedback - Advantages Helped summarize and apply lecture material Illustrates the big picture Makes class more interesting/breaks up class Interaction with peers/hearing other opinions Helps prepare for exams – easy to study from, forced studying in class, reduced study load come midterm Forces you to engage in class Class discussion afterwards very helpful

13. Feedback - Disadvantages Awkward room to move around in Some people not willing to participate Students sitting spaced out Sitting with friends encourages conversation Sometimes not enough time/ too much time spent on them Hard to hear during large group discussions Class size too large – would be better with smaller group

14. Specific Feedback

15. End of Semester Survey

16. Preliminary Midterm Survey Results

19. MidtermFinal

20. Future Direction More direct questions/less questions in each breakout group Keep 4 breakout groups in 6 weeks Give people directions to get up and form group Hand in summary of ideas at completion of class for participation marks Slightly longer (15min instead of 10min) Repeat student ideas during large group discussion

21. Where We Are Now – Data Analysis Non-parametric analysis trying to determine if there is an effect of: gender GPA year of study program of study Hope to have these results available soon Due to the consistency of the results, may not find out as much as intended