Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2022
Keywords
Active Learning, Learning Spaces, Design-Based Research, Student Engagement
Disciplines
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Methods | Higher Education | Instructional Media Design
Abstract
This study provides a qualitative exploration of the level of engagement of Capstone students attending course meetings in an Active Learning Center (ALC) during their own respective semester at a public research university in the Boston area. A design-based research methodology was employed to study innovative learning environments encompassing learning in context. Study results uncovered three themes regarding the impact of the learning space on students’ perceptions of learning and levels of engagement; revealed that one particular tool, the use of small white boards, encouraged deep thinking and reflection; and indicated that the ALC provided a highly collaborative experience.
Recommended Citation
Sharicz, Carol Ann, "Exploring the Level of Engagement of Capstone Students in an Active Learning Center" (2022). Instructional Design Faculty Publications. 1.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/instructional_design_faculty_pubs/1
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