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  • How People Learn: Presenting the Learning Theory and Inquiry Cycle on Which the IRIS Modules Are Built (Archived)
Challenge
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

How can faculty present important content to be learned in ways that improve student learning?

  • 1: Overview of the HPL Framework
  • 2: Learner-Centered Learning Environments
  • 3: Knowledge-Centered Learning Environments
  • 4: Assessment-Centered Learning Environments
  • 5: Community-Centered Learning Environments
  • 6: Balanced Learning Environments

Is there a tool or format that helps faculty organize effective instruction?

  • 7: What is the STAR Legacy Cycle?
  • 8: How Is HPL Embedded Into the Cycle?

Are there modules available for faculty use that are based on learning science research and, therefore, really do increase student learning? If so, how can faculty use them?

  • 9: IRIS Overview
  • 10: Considerations for Application

Resources

  • 11: References & Additional Resources
  • 12: Credits
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How People Learn: Presenting the Learning Theory and Inquiry Cycle on Which the IRIS Modules Are Built (Archived)

Initial Thoughts

Please jot down your initial thoughts to the Challenge questions:

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How can faculty present important content to be learned in ways that improve student learning?

Is there a tool or format that helps faculty organize effective instruction?

Are there modules available for faculty use that are based on learning science research and, therefore, really do increase student learning? If so, how can faculty use them?

 

When you are ready, proceed to the Perspectives & Resources section.

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