"Active Learning: Instructional Strategies" ed. by Kira Carbonneau, Katherine Meltzoff

This book brings together leading research on active pedagogy to offer educators practical tools for enhancing student engagement and deepening understanding. The chapters explore diverse strategies, from integrating systems thinking in biological education to applying neuroeducation insights in active learning environments. This collection inspires educators to rethink traditional practices and embrace new, learner-driven approaches for a more engaging and effective educational experience.

Education today demands innovative approaches that go beyond traditional teaching methods. By focusing on problem-solving, critical thinking, and interactive learning techniques, the book equips educators with the means to foster both conceptual and procedural skills. At its core, this work advocates a learner-centered approach, emphasizing collaboration between students and educators to coregulate knowledge construction. By blending cognitive science with dynamic teaching methods, the book offers actionable strategies that prepare students for complex, real-world challenges.

Contents
1. Enhancing Student Understanding through Active Learning: A Systems Thinking Approach to Science Education
2. Dimensions for Development and Implementation of Active Learning in Higher Education
3. Active Pedagogy and Neuroeducation: In-depth Reflections for Innovative Teaching
4. Student Voice and Choice in the Classroom: Promoting Academic Engagement
5. Unveiling Critical Thinking: Instructional Strategies to Enhance Argumentation
6. More than a Score: Metacognitive and Social-Affective Benefits of Cooperative Learning in STEM Classrooms


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