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• What we're learning about learning
• Principles of learning
• Outcomes-based
• Lessons learned
• If learning were a room...

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Principles of learning

• New learning is shaped by the learner's prior knowledge.
• Much learning occurs through social interaction.
• Learning is closely tied to particular situations.
• Successful learning involves the use of numerous strategies.

Glossary

Richard M. Felder, ChemE professor at North Carolina State and a pioneer in student-based instruction in college defines the following.

Student-centered instruction: a broad approach that includes active learning experiences, open-ended problems and problems requiring critical or creative thinking.

Active learning: students solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm in class.

Cooperative learning: students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individual accountability.