Characteristics of departments with high-use of active learning in introductory STEM courses: implications for departmental transformation

• Main Authors: Alexandra C. Lau (Author), Charles Henderson (Author), Marilyne Stains (Author), Melissa Dancy (Author), Christian Merino (Author), Naneh Apkarian (Author), Jeffrey R. Raker (Author), Estrella Johnson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background It is well established in the literature that active learning instruction in introductory STEM courses results in many desired student outcomes. Yet, regular use of high-quality active learning is not the norm in many STEM departments. Using results of a national survey, we ident...