An Inquiry into Activities that Foster Active Learning and Student-Centered Teaching

Michelle Liu, Brunswick School

Jian Gu, The Brearley School

Joyce Ranieri, Collegiate School

Spencer Wan, New York City Department of Education

How do you know that your students have learned what you taught? What is the evidence of your students' learning? Does the flow of interactions move from teacher-student to student-student in your classroom? Do the tasks you assigned induce communication and engaging minds? This panel will explore instructional designs that foster active learning and challenge critical thinking in the classrooms. Junior/high school level.