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Publication Date: 2017
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SCALE(ing)-UP Teaching: A Case Study of Student Motivation in an Undergraduate Course
Chittum, Jessica R.; McConnell, Kathryne Drezek; Sible, Jill
Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, v28 n3 p119-157 2017
Teaching large classes is increasingly common; thus, demand for effective large-class pedagogy is rising. One method, titled "SCALE-UP" (Student-Centered Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs), is intended for large classes and involves collaborative, active learning in a technology-rich and student-centered environment. The authors focus on one undergraduate SCALE-UP Cancer Biology course at a large public university. They investigated the course following an instrumental case study design in which they examined students' motivation and engagement. Data suggest that motivation-related perceptions were highly positive, and they offer an analysis of the influential instructional practices and course structures.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Student Motivation, Undergraduate Students, Student Centered Learning, Active Learning, Educational Environment, Cancer, Biology, Large Group Instruction, Learner Engagement, Student Educational Objectives, Performance Factors, Course Evaluation, Questionnaires, Online Surveys, Relevance (Education), Success, Student Interests, Teaching Methods
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