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What is Active Learning? Transforming Education with Student Engagement

TCI

Active learning strategies have transformed K-12 classroom instruction, shifting away from passive lectures to interactive, student-centered learning experiences. But what exactly makes learning truly “active,” and why are educators embracing this approach? Research shows that active learning increases student performance, reduces failure rates, and fosters deeper critical thinking.

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Upcoming Deadline: SCS Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation

Society for Classical Studies

Upcoming Deadline: SCS Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation kskordal Fri, 02/28/2025 - 08:21 Image The Society for Classical Studies is pleased to announce the new annual Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation. The award will honor up to two books each year by SCS members published within the past three calendar years.

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National Careers Week

Living Geography

National Careers Week starts today. Preparing students for a career is one element of our work in geography (and education in general). The GA has compiled some useful resources in this area ahead of the week. Countryside jobs can be seen on the Countryside Classroom website.

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Blog: The Benefits and Costs of DEI Research in Classics

Society for Classical Studies

Blog: The Benefits and Costs of DEI Research in Classics Arum Park Fri, 02/28/2025 - 11:18

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How Violence Against LGBTQ+ People Shapes Public Attitudes

Political Science Now

In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Jack Wippell, covers the new article by Marcel F. Roman and Jack Thompson, “ Fickle Prosociality: How Violence against LGBTQ+ People Motivates Prosocial Mass Attitudes toward LGBTQ+ Group Members.” Does exposure to violence against marginalized groups lead to lasting changes in public attitudes?

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15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference

Studies Weekly

15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference Mar. 7, 2022 By Studies Weekly World history is full of remarkable women who changed the way we live today. During Women’s History Month or any time of the year, their stories can inspire your students to dream big and make the difference they want to see in the world. Europe Marie Curie, Wiki Commons Marie Curie Polish-born scientist Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and, according to Britannica, is the only woman to da

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Active Learning Strategies: Simple Steps to Transform Your Classroom

TCI

Active learning can lead to increased student performance, reduced failure rates, and deeper critical thinking, but it may be hard to know where to start, especially if youre used to traditional lecture-based instruction. Teachers often worry about classroom management, time constraints, and student engagement. But the good news? You dont need to overhaul your entire teaching style overnight.

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10 Active Learning Strategies to Boost Student Engagement

TCI

Active learning increases student engagement, improves retention, and fosters collaboration but how do you implement it effectively without overwhelming yourself or your students? These ten strategies, backed by veteran educator insights, will help you build an interactive and structured classroom where students take ownership of their learning. 1. Assign Clear Roles in Group Work for Better Collaboration Students thrive when they understand their responsibilities in group activities.