Active and Collaborative Learning
Active and Collaborative Learning is strategically aligned with the University's Education and Student Strategy Hub entitled 'Research and Practice Informed Education'.
Active learning is a method whereby students participate in activities that promote synthesis, analysis and reflection on course content, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. It can involve students working either individually on tasks to clarify and internalise their understanding of course content or with others on collaborative activities that motivate each others learning and reflect on different peer perspectives.
Outlined in this section are suggestions for pedagogical activities to run for large and small group teaching, spaces that you can use, including City’s new Learning Spaces and technologies you can use. If you would like some advice or guidance on the Learning Spaces or any of the content on this page, please contact leadinfo@city.ac.uk
Pedagogy, Space and Technology
Using the Pedagogy, Space, Technology (PST) Model, University of Queensland, we have organised some resources around Pedagogy, Space and Technology for educators. (D.Radcliffe et al, 2008, p13)
Pedagogy
Space
Fixed swivel seating (e.g. BLG07, University Building)
Node chairs (e.g. D222, Social Sciences Building)
Collaborative cluster seating (e.g. ELG01, Drysdale Building)
Technology
External Resources
The following are a series of links to external resources for teaching and classroom management.
External Teaching Resources
The following are some selected resources on teaching.
Iowa State University Classroom Practice
Sussex Large Group Teaching Ideas
Sheffield University Large Group Modes of Teaching
External Teaching Management Resources
The following are some selected resources on managing your classroom.
Carnegie Mellon - Address Problematic Student Behaviour
Faculty Focus - Effective Classroom Management
Harvard - Navigating Difficult Moments in the Classroom
Legal Education - ‘Disruptive’ university students – causes and cures?
Legal Education - ‘Disruptive’ students – some practical points