Teaching a course with active learning approaches and training other teachers about deep learning strategies

Pawan Tyagi

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss12.281

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Pawan Tyagi University of the District of Columbia, USA

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https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss12.281

Abstract

This paper describes different stages of teaching a course using active learning approaches. For this study author has utilized MECH 488 Fuel Cell Science and Technology course. This paper describes the strategies for developing a student active teaching approach that relies on promising syllabus, conceptual quizzes, peer interaction, self-reflection through an after class feedback form. This paper will elaborate on the structure and effectiveness of the feedback form aiming to improving the student attention and participation in the class discussions. To promote active teaching at university campus author have started conducting workshops on deep learning strategies. Content of these workshops are based the author’s experience during active learning driven teaching.

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Author Biography

Pawan Tyagi, University of the District of Columbia, USA

Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science

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