In this episode we parse the massive Active Learning Umbrella and discuss a particular type of active learning classroom, the generative classroom in which students generate their knowledge. Dr. Tessa Andrews (University of Georgia) discusses her research investigating how expert instructors think about, prepare and implement active learning in their generative classrooms versus how novices think about, prepare and implement active learning. The results are fascinating and instructive.

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“The Research is Pretty Clear that there is one thing and only one thing that across the board improves teaching. Do you know what that is, Steve?” This is the first episode of two part series with Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus, author of Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds who want to be effective teachers. published in 2019 by West Virginia University Press. For all the geeks, introverts, and nerds out there - this episode is for YOU!  So much so, that this book creates a new acronym - at least new to me:  GIN:  Geeks, Introverts, and Nerds.  There is of course some likelihood that all of my listeners, or a great many already self-identify as GINs or others - such as your partners, children or students - might identify you as one….so, keep listening for a special episode specifically to discuss how geeks introverts and nerds - those who might not want to play the extrovert in the front of the class - might adopt practices that can help us to be more effective teachers - resulting of course in improved rates of student success.

“The Research is Pretty Clear that there is one thing and only one thing that across the board improves teaching. Do you know what that is, Steve?” This is the first episode of two part series with Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus, author of Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds who want to be effective teachers. published in 2019 by West Virginia University Press. For all the geeks, introverts, and nerds out there - this episode is for YOU!  So much so, that this book creates a new acronym - at least new to me:  GIN:  Geeks, Introverts, and Nerds.  There is of course some likelihood that all of my listeners, or a great many already self-identify as GINs or others - such as your partners, children or students - might identify you as one….so, keep listening for a special episode specifically to discuss how geeks introverts and nerds - those who might not want to play the extrovert in the front of the class - might adopt practices that can help us to be more effective teachers - resulting of course in improved rates of student success.