Tea for Teaching

Active Learning Initiative at UGA

Jul 3, 2024

Megan Mittelstadt and Leah Carmichael discuss the active learning initiative at the University of Georgia, focusing on faculty development, student training, and classroom redesign. They address student resistance, metacognition, and indicators of success in implementing active learning techniques for increased student engagement and success.

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Leah Carmichael

Megan Mittelstadt

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The active learning initiative at UGA focuses on professional development for faculty.

A course named Becoming an Active Learner helps students embrace active learning environments.

Faculty engagement in active learning techniques is tailored to align with student needs.

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Active Learning Initiative at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia implemented a large-scale active learning initiative involving professional development for faculty, training students, and redesigning classrooms. The initiative stemmed from a presidential pilot initiative in 2018 with a significant investment to support effective teaching practices. By involving faculty, students, and administrators, the program aims to enhance active learning practices on campus.

Investing in Teaching Practices: Active Learning Initiative at the University of Georgia

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Empowering Students as Active Learning Facilitators

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Flexible Faculty Training Options

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Embracing Active Learning Redefines Course Design

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Intro

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Investment in Active Learning at the University of Georgia

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Reframing Student Resistance and Metacognition in Active Learning

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Active Learning Initiative at a University

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Exploring Multi-Level Indicators of Success in an Active Learning Initiative

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Invitation to Active Learning Summit at UGA

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While there is compelling evidence that active learning results in increased student learning, these initiatives often face resistance from students and faculty. In this episode, Megan Mittelstadt and Leah Carmichael join us to discuss the active learning initiative at the University of Georgia that provides professional development for faculty, active learning training for students, and for the redesign of classroom spaces. Meg is the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Georgia. Leah is the Director of Active Learning, also at the University of Georgia.

A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

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Tea for Teaching

Active Learning Initiative at UGA

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Active Learning Initiative at University of Georgia

Student Training and Engagement

Faculty Development and Support

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

Future Plans and Engagement

Investing in Teaching Practices: Active Learning Initiative at the University of Georgia

Empowering Students as Active Learning Facilitators

Flexible Faculty Training Options

Embracing Active Learning Redefines Course Design

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts