Active Learning (AL) has recently drawn a lot of attention within the Learning from Demonstration (LfD) community. We are particularly interested in the potential of AL to significantly improve the efficiency of learning new skills from human demonstrators. In this paper we review the different types of queries proposed in the AL literature and exemplify how they can be applied to LfD problems....

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES In recent decades, many studies have been carried out on the importance of Kolb experiential learning theory (ELT) in teaching-learning processes and its effect on learning outcomes. However, some experts have criticized the Kolb theory and argue that there are some ambiguities on the validity of the theory as an important predictor of achievement. This study has been ca...

This paper presents a craft in experiential teaching and an experiment embodied learning for peacebuilders change-makers. The theories, practices experiments are part of the postgraduate course Peace Mind. intention is to invite reader see awareness-based as tool that enables possibility evolve our humanness. Interdisciplinary abstract methodologies from Indigenous phenomenological philosophies...

This paper reconsiders active learning (AL) in the context of Japanese higher education. AL encourages students to actively engage with learning, enhancing their generic and employability skills. In Japan, AL has become increasingly popular but lacks a clear definition. AL proponents suggest that it is the use of instructional methods that encourage cooperative learning (CL) and problem/ projec...

introduction: working in the complex and ever changing healthcare settings forces the nurses and nursing students to be equipped with lifelong learning skills. one of the lifelong learning skills is self-directed learning. this study aimed to explore the m.sc. nursing students’ self-directed learning activities. methods: a qualitative design using conventional content analysis approach was used...

This article describes a one-semester anatomy and physiology course that is currently offered through the concurrent enrollment program at the University of Minnesota. The article explains how high school teachers are prepared to teach the course and describes efforts to promote program quality, student inquiry, and experiential learning. Recommendations are made for anatomy and physiology inst...

Active learning is an instructional method in which students become engaged participants in the classroom through the use of in-class written exercises, games, problem sets, audience-response systems, debates, class discussions, etc. Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of active learning strategies, minimal adoption of the technique has occurred in many professional programs. The goal...

OBJECTIVE To document the type and extent of active-learning techniques used in US colleges and schools of pharmacy as well as factors associated with use of these techniques. METHODS A survey instrument was developed to assess whether and to what extent active learning was used by faculty members of US colleges and schools of pharmacy. This survey instrument was distributed via the American ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Having epilepsy requires individuals to learn about self-management. So far, trials of self-management courses have not included in-depth qualitative evaluations of how the learning method influences participants' perceptions and behaviour. We aimed to interview participants who had attended a course, as part of a randomized controlled trial, to examine: (i) their percept...

In previous studies, correlations between attendance and grades in lectures have given variable results and, when statistically significant, the correlation has been weak. In some studies, a sex effect has been reported. Lectures are a teacher-centered learning activity. Therefore, it appeared interesting to evaluate if a stronger correlation between attendance and grades would occur in a face-...