The Use of E-Mail and In-Class Writing to Facilitate Student–Instructor Interaction in Large-Enrollment Traditional and Active Learning Classes |
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Authors: | Gili Marbach-Ad Phillip G Sokolove |
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Institution: | (1) School of Education, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Tel-Aviv, 69978, Israel;(2) Department of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 |
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Abstract: | Student–instructor communication was examined in freshman biology classes taught either in traditional lecture style or by using a variety of student-centered, active learning approaches to engage students in the learning process (cooperative learning groups, wireless microphones, permanent name tags, in-class and out-of-class writing). In both classes students were encouraged to send questions, comments, and suggestions to the instructor via e-mail. In the active learning class, students also wrote in-class notes to the instructor. All messages could be classified as either content-related or procedural. More content-related messages were received in the active learning class than in the traditional class. Also, the percentage of students who sent content-related messages was much higher in the active learning class than in the traditional class. Finally, content-related messages from students in the active learning class were generally more thoughtful and insightful than those from students in the traditional class. |
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Keywords: | e-mail messages introductory biology course active learning student– instructor communication |
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