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Active Learning / Discussion in the Classroom

• University of Michigan: Active Learning
  
  
• University of Michigan: Discussion-Based Teaching / Controversial Discussions
  
  
• University of Minnesota: Active Learning in the Classroom
  
  
• University of North Carolina: Active Learning in the Classroom
  
  
• Quinn, Robert J. and Zhixia You. 2010. "Improving Classroom Discussion Using an Innovative Structure." College Teaching 58: 116-116
  
  
• Gallagher, Eugene V. 2010. "'Discussion Starter' Papers." Teaching Theology and Religion 13(3): 241-242.
  
  
• Goss, Michael. 2009. "When Socratic Dialogue is Flagging: Questions and Strategies for Engaging Students." College Teaching 57(1): 45-50.
  
  
• Kennedy, Ruth R. 2009. "The Power of In-Class Debates." Active Learning in Higher Education 10(3): 225-236.
  
  
• Bonwell, Charles C. and James A. Eison. Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom.
  
  
• Cherney, Isabelle D. 2008. "The Effects of Active Learning on Students' Memories for Course Content." Active Learning in Higher Education 9(2): 152-171.
  
  
• Machemer, Patricia L. and Pat Crawford. 2007. "Student Perceptions of Active Learning in a Large Cross-Disciplinary Classroom." Active Learning in Higher Education 8(1): 9-30.
  
  
• UNC Center for Faculty Excellence. 2009. "Classroom Activities for Active Learning." For Your Consideration…Suggestions and Reflections on Teaching and Learning. (series)
  
  
• Columbia University: Make Your Discussion Sections More Engaging, Dynamic, and Productive
  
  
• Harvard University: How To Make Lectures More Participatory
  
  
• Indiana University: Discussion
  
  
• Indiana University: Discussion Techniques
  
  
• Lightner, Sharon, Marcie J. Bober, and Caroline Willi. 2007. "Team-Based Activities to Promote Engaged Learning." College Teaching 55(1): 1-18
  
  
• Vega, Quinn C. and Marilyn R. Tayler. 2005. "Incorporating Course Content While Fostering a More Learner-Centered Environment." College Teaching 53(2): 83-86.
  
  
• Bensley, D. Alan, Deborah S. Crowe, Paul Bernhardt, Camille Buckner and Amanda L. Allman. 2010. "Teaching and Assessing Critical Thinking Skills for Argument Analysis in Psychology." Teaching of Psychology 37: 91-96.
  
  
• Glennon, Fred. 2010. "The Question Bag: An Active Learning Strategy.” Teaching Theology & Religion 13(3): 260-262.

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