Myth Takedown #2: Lay Down the Leech, Transfuse Your Teaching

In this episode, Alex and Camie discuss how the traditional lecture is too often the default learning activity used by instructors. In some cases, the lecture makes sense, but in other instances, there are many other active learning techniques. We suggest alternatives and challenge instructors to rethink how to teach with the lecture in their classes.

References:

How Teaching Should Change, According to a Nobel-Prize-Winning Physicist

A Nobel Laureate's Education Plea: Revolutionize Teaching

Large-scale Comparison of Science Teaching Methods Sends Clear Message

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