Take the lead using
Active Learning
Techniques for Enhancing Lectures
Joan Córdova
Orange Coast College
3x5 card
Name
Date
Subject
Number of years teaching
Define Active Learning.
 List two strategies:
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EFFECTIVE TEACHING
STRATEGIES
Group Discussion
Discuss the six strategies with your group.
 Select one that you will report back to the
whole group.
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Group Discussion Prompts
What are you thinking about doing (or are
already doing) that can be informed by these
strategies?
 Which strategy) may be appropriate for your
own courses/department/college?
 What kind of professional development might
be needed, at what stage in the process, and
who could provide it?
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Group Report
Share your favorite Active Learning Strategy
with the whole room.
 Discuss what makes it your favorite.
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Letter to Yourself
Address the envelope to yourself.
 Write a letter:

Dear Me,
Today I learned an active learning strategy (fill in
the blank with the strategy and instructions)
which I will use in (Class Name) before the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Sincerely,
Me
Feedback to Joan
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Address the postcard to:
Joan Córdova
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Feedback to Joan - Part 2

Write a note to Joan:
Dear Joan,
The Active Learning Strategy I plan to use is
_____________.
Did I do it? Yes/No
The result was ____________.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Feedback to Joan – Part 3

Write a note to Joan about a strategy that was
not listed or discussed OR that was used
differently.
Exit Strategy
 “What
did you learn in this session?”
 Raise your hand
 Tell us something you learned.
 Do not repeat what someone else
said.
On to lunch!