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Professors of the Year: They Put Students in Charge of Learning

This article provides several exemplary ways in which to engage and involve students in their own learning through hands-on activities, field trips, self-directed activity, group work, and supporting multiple approaches to solving problems.

Author: Paige Chapman

Year: 2010

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Chapman, P. (2010). Professors of the year: they put students in charge of learning. The Chronicle of Higher Education.


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democratic education, learning, teaching, self directed learning

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