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Encouraging Active Learning Can Improve Students' Performance on Examinations

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Title: Encouraging Active Learning Can Improve Students' Performance on Examinations
Language: English
Authors: Yoder, Janice D., Hochevar, Catherine M.
Source: Teaching of Psychology. May 2005 32(2):91-95.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Higher Education, Student Evaluation, Testing, Comparative Analysis, Lecture Method, Videotape Recordings, Females, Psychology
ISSN: 0098-6283
Abstract: We tested the hypothesis that students in psychology of women classes would perform better on materials covered by multiple-choice exams when the first author presented these materials with active learning versus lecture, autonomous readings, and video presentations alone. Across 3 classes, we coded exam items according to how the instructor presented relevant materials and recorded classwide performance. Both between and within classes, students' performances were better on items testing materials covered with active learning techniques compared to other formats. These data provide empirical support for the efficacy of active learning techniques.
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Entry Date: 2005
Access URL: https://www.leaonline.com
Accession Number: EJ683205
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:We tested the hypothesis that students in psychology of women classes would perform better on materials covered by multiple-choice exams when the first author presented these materials with active learning versus lecture, autonomous readings, and video presentations alone. Across 3 classes, we coded exam items according to how the instructor presented relevant materials and recorded classwide performance. Both between and within classes, students' performances were better on items testing materials covered with active learning techniques compared to other formats. These data provide empirical support for the efficacy of active learning techniques.
ISSN:0098-6283