scholarly journals Analysis of Creative Thinking Skills Development under Active Learning Strategies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 621
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Forte-Celaya ◽  
Luis Ibarra ◽  
Leonardo David Glasserman-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Time Availability

Educational systems are now focusing on skills enhancement, such as creative thinking skills (CTS), as a means of long-lasting, significant learning. To this end, some universities and higher education institutions incentivize active learning (AL) strategies as CTS developers. Indeed, a positive link among creative results, time availability, and the educational environment has been reported; however, it is mainly based on qualitative and perceptual results. For this reason, we present this comparative, quantitative study in the context of a Mexican high school, weighing the effectiveness of the flipped learning and gamification teaching strategies against a conventional approach. The study revealed no differences in the learning environment; instead, the type of activity and the teamwork interaction affected CTS the most. However, those who participated in the learning Strategies (LS) evaluated themselves higher than their peers in the traditional classes. These results highlight the independence of CTS toward the referred LS and set a departing point for further research addressing the course activities’ qualities seemingly related to CTS enhancement.

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTION OF ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES IN ACTIVATING STUDENTS’ ORAL COMMUNICATION

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uniqbu
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Situation ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Roles Of Teacher

The paper is aimed at describing the procedures of three active learning strategies which can be used to design a learning situation for learners to speak English actively. The three active learning strategies are live interview, short conversation, and long talk. Specifically, the implementation of each strategy can give impact to the learners’ speaking performance in terms of accuracy, fluency, and comprehensibility. Each strategy promotes the learners’ self-confidence and thinking skills. The implementation of each strategy considers four aspects, namely: the roles of teacher, the classroom interaction, the material, and the learning process. Each strategy evokes variation in those aspects.

ACTIVE LEARNING OF RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY IMPROVES PERFORMANCE ON RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY EXAMINATIONS

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumangala P. Rao ◽  
Stephen E. DiCarlo
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Respiratory Physiology ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Lecture Format

Active involvement in the learning process has been suggested to enhance creative thinking, judgement, interpretation, and problem-solving skills. Therefore, educators are encouraged to create an active-learning environment by incorporating active-learning strategies into the class. However, there is very little documentation of the effectiveness of active-learning strategies. Furthermore, faculty are often reluctant to incorporate new strategies without documentation of the effectiveness of these strategies. To address this concern, we compared the performance of two individual classes on an identical respiratory physiology examination. One class was taught respiratory physiology using active-learning strategies. The other class was taught respiratory physiology using the traditional lecture format. The results document that students who learned using active-learning strategies did significantly better ( P < 0.05) on the respiratory physiology examination than students who learned by the traditional lecture format (61 ± 2.2 vs. 86 ± 1.0). Thus, by actively involving students in the learning process, academic performance is enhanced.

Active Learning Strategies...Not for the Birds!

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna J. Bowles
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Nursing Educators ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Assessment Techniques ◽  
Time Availability ◽  
Teaching Learning

Nursing students historically have struggled to learn a large amount of content in a short period of time. Reliance on intense memorization of endless facts from multiple textbook chapters is ineffective, exhausting, and generally does not result in knowledge retention. Nursing educators face the challenge of facilitating learning that promotes critical thinking through the use of strategies that actively engage the students. Creating an environment of learning where students come prepared to class and use the textbook material to enhance understanding and knowledge acquisition is imperative. This article presents active learning strategies that are flexible for varying class sizes, time availability, and topics. Classroom assessment techniques support the value of this teaching-learning approach.

BLENDED AND FLIPPED LEARNING: ENTREPRENEURIAL TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR ACQUIRING CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 745-754
Author(s):  
Ahmad A. S. Tabieh ◽  
Mohamed M. Hileh ◽  
Hana M.F. Al-Shakea
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Private School ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
The Other ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Flipped Learning

Purpose of the study: This study investigated the effect of blended learning and flipped learning strategies on acquiring creative thinking skills at its three levels: fluency, flexibility, and originality by tenth graders in science compared to the traditional method. Methodology: Quasi-experimental method was used. The study was applied to 54 tenth-grade students from a private school who were divided into 3 sections, one of which was control while the other two were experimental. One of the experimental sections studied using the learning through real-world problems method of blended learning (Real World hereafter) while the other used flipped learning's 3D virtual worlds method. Creative thinking was measured by an immediate achievement test, which consisted of thirty questions designed to measure the three creative thinking skills. Moreover, the validity and reliability of the test were verified. Main Findings: The findings yielded significant differences in favor of the experimental groups whose scores mean was noticeably higher. Furthermore, the experimental group that studied using flipped learning demonstrated better performance than that which studied using blended learning. Applications of this study: this research will help to establishment of educational institutions specialized in designing and producing educational 3D virtual activities, such as 3D videos. Such activities need to be suitable for the Arabic educational background and in keeping with its culture and values. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study reviews two learning strategies that allow educational institutions to break free from classroom restrictions and examines the extent of their ability to develop students' creative thinking. Currently, the need for these strategies has been increased by educational institutions, especially after COVID-19.  

scholarly journals Use Of Clinical Visitations As A Medium To Develop Critical Thinking Skills In Health Science Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Genevieve Pinto Zipp ◽  
Catherine Maher
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Health Science Student ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Future Work

The results of this study suggests that students have positive perceptions regarding Class Supported Clinical Visitation (CSCV) as a learning technique that may promote active learning and critical thinking. While the data obtained from this limited educational experience cannot be generalized, it does offer some insight into the usefulness of the CSCV learning technique.  Based upon these findings further work can begin to explore student’s perceptions of its usefulness in a larger diverse health science student population. Second, future work must assess if CSCV is truly effective in developing a student’s ability to think critically. Finally, one must ask is CSCV more effective than other active learning strategies currently used to promote critical thinking.

scholarly journals The Effect of Teaching Biology with Active Learning Strategies in Acquisition of Basic Tenth Students in Irbid Region in Jordan for Concepts and Skills of Scientific Thinking: أثر تدريس الأحياء باستراتيجيات التعلم النشط في اكتساب طلبة العاشر الأساسي بمنطقة قصبة إربد بالأردن لمفاهيم ومهارات التفكير العلمي

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Mohammad Shehab, Iyad Abdallah Al- Shreifeen
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Scientific Concepts ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Total Average

The study aimed to investigate the impact of teaching biology using active learning strategies in the acquisition of the tenth- grade students in the Directorate of Education of the of Irbid to the concepts and skills of scientific thinking. The study consisted of (148) male and female students distributed in two groups, each group consisting of (74) male and female students, the first group studied by using active learning strategies, the second group studied in the usual ways. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤ 0.05), in the performance on the two- post conceptual acquisition tests. Where the experimental group got a total average (29.43 out of 40) while the control group got a total average (22.42 out of 40), and in post- scientific thinking skills the experimental got a total average (27.61 out of 40) while the control got a total average (21.43 out of 40) ), The difference in favor of the experimental group. The results of the study also showed that there was a significant statistical difference in favor of sex for the male students in acquisition of scientific concepts and scientific thinking skills. In addition, there were no significant differences due to the interaction between the teaching process and sex. For both tests. The findings also showed that there was a strong positive direct correlation between the students’ post acquisition of scientific concepts test and post Scientific Thinking test reached (0.994). The study recommended, according to the findings of the study, to include Active Learning Strategies in the teachers’ preparation programs before and during their service.

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