Assessing the outcomes of an active learning exercise
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
ISSN: 2050-7003
Article publication date: 17 September 2021
Issue publication date: 6 December 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to propose an alternative approach to the think-pair-share active learning method and assess it for outcomes.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper evaluates student knowledge of the course content presented in the study (data analytics and artificial intelligence) using a pre- and post-test process with control (lecture-based) and test (active learning) groups. A mixed method approach was used. The quantitative portion included the test scores being analyzed statistically. The qualitative portion included analyzing the open-ended question on the post-test.
Findings
The results note that the active learning exercise improves student learning outcomes in a statistically significant manner (p < 0.001). The open-ended question on the post-test provides positive student feedback.
Originality/value
The active learning exercise used in this study offers an alternate approach to the “think” and “pair” portions of the think-pair-share method and determines whether learning outcomes are improved after implementation of the alternative method.
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Citation
Gioiosa, M.E. and Kinkela, K. (2022), "Assessing the outcomes of an active learning exercise", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 1496-1508. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-03-2021-0091
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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