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Active Learning Experiences (active + learning_experience)
Selected AbstractsAn Active Learning Experience in Health Policy for Baccalaureate Nursing StudentsPUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, Issue 5 2004Mary E. Byrd R.N., Ph.D. Abstract Nurses have the potential to promote the public's health through active involvement in shaping health and social policy. Preparing nursing students to influence public policy is a major component of the curriculum in public/community health nursing. A series of learning experiences was designed to engage students in this process. First, students participate in information sessions at the State Health Department and the State House. This provides them with opportunities to engage in dialogue with public health leaders as well as advocates from both professional organizations and community groups. Next, students identify the legislators who represent them in the community and write a narrative that describes the legislators' interest and commitment to health-related legislation. Lastly, students work in clinical groups to analyze a public health problem that can be addressed through public policy interventions. This has led to the students testifying at legislative hearings and working with community groups involved with the issue. The students present their findings to their peers and to the wider college community. Through these learning experiences, students gain practical experience in understanding the political process that leads to important policy change. This in turn prepares them for their roles as professional nurses and involved citizens. [source] Simulating Globalization: Oil in ChadINTERNATIONAL STUDIES PERSPECTIVES, Issue 3 2004Heidi H. Hobbs The conflicting interests that underlie globalization can be difficult to grasp in a traditional classroom setting. The simulation presented here challenges students to examine the many different actors operating in the international system today. The focus is the Chad,Cameroon oil pipeline,a landmark example of cooperation and conflict between international institutions, non-governmental organizations and business interests. Given a scenario, students assume these roles and negotiate for the continued success of the pipeline. All the materials to run this exercise are included and if utilized, can provide a positive active learning experience. [source] Inspiration and intellect: Significant learning in musical forms and analysisNEW DIRECTIONS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING, Issue 119 2009Bruce C. KelleyArticle first published online: 17 SEP 200 Fink's integrated course design provides a way to put hopeful theory into the reality of practice. The author describes how this model helped him use more active learning experiences that not only deepened students' understanding of musical forms but also enabled students to creatively play with those forms. [source] Development of a laboratory project to determine human ABO genotypes,Limitations lead to further student explorationsBIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION, Issue 6 2009Theresa A. Salerno Abstract A multiplex allele-specific PCR analysis was developed to identify six "common" genotypes: AA, AO, BB, BO, OO, and AB. This project included a pre-laboratory exercise that provided active learning experiences and developed critical thinking skills. This laboratory resulted in many successful analyses, which were verified by student knowledge of their phenotypes. However, the design was found to be deficient for the analysis of variants. The limitations in the original allied-health multiplex design were verified through a student designed problem-based laboratory project in an advanced level biochemistry class. Variants were further analyzed in an undergraduate research project using SSCP analyses. The topic of ABO genotyping provides several opportunities for student-centered explorations. [source] | ||||||||||