Some positive techniques for improving student learning: some basics, some experiences, and more

  • Authors:

  • Ranida B. Harris

  • Affiliations:

  • Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges - Papers of the Fourteenth Annual CCSC Midwestern Conference and Papers of the Sixteenth Annual CCSC Rocky Mountain Conference
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

One of the primary questions that all instructors face is how to stimulate and ultimately improve student learning. In this paper, I describe some techniques I have employed or witnessed in a number of classes, and the ultimate positive results in terms of successful learning. Formal end-of-the-semester evaluations, informal conversations, and solicited feedback have provided evidence of the effectiveness of these techniques. Overall, my goal is to create a positive learning environment by engaging students, encouraging creativity, and making the material learned applicable to the real-world.