Pedagogical Theories Put Into Action
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Active Learning
Seen in: Case study lessons, class discussions.
Engaging students in activities that require active participation.
Universal Design
Seen in: Videos, textual content, infographics,
6 activity types.
Designing flexible learning accessible to all students.
Blended
Learning
Seen in: self-paces modules with in-class lesson plans.
Combining online digital tools with in-person teaching
Experiential
Learning
Seen in: Challenges, role play activities, Toolkit activities.
Hands-on experiences as opposed to passive learning.
Flipped
Classroom
Seen in: Asycnhronous modules on The Edge, Dig Deeper section
Students view content before the class and actively learn in class.
Scaffolded
Learning
Seen in: Module to group lesson to individual toolkit.
Gradual support and assessments to ensure higher understanding.
Mindfulness Practices
Seen in: Guided mindfulness practice in lesson plans.
Mindfulness activities foster focus and emotional well-being.
Active
Recall
Seen in: flashcards, crosswords, find the words, and more.
Students actively retrieve information vs passive review.
Socratic Questioning
Seen in: Reflection in modules, lesson exit tickets, Case debriefs.
Encouraging learning through probing questions and dialogue.
Service
Learning
Seen in: Challenges involve some form of community impact.
Learning by engaging in community service tied to academic goals.
Project
Based (PBL)
Seen in: Bullpen and internship job board. Skill Challenges.
Long-term projects that integrate real-world problem-solving.
Reflective Practice
Seen in: Journal prompts, lesson exit tickets.
Encouraging students to think critically about their own experiences.
Gamified
Learning
Seen in: Coins for completion and points leaderboard.
Applying game-design elements to learning to increase engagement.
Nano
Learning
Seen in: Under 10 min hybrid videos, summary notes, short activities.
Short, quick and engaging learning content.
Design Thinking
Seen in: Learning skill pillar and seen in the entrepreneurship track.
Problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and iteration.
Culturally
Responsive
Seen in: Diverse case studies, in-class sharing of personal experiences.
Integrating students’ cultural backgrounds into learning.