On this page you will find links to websites that discuss classroom learning dynamics from both the perspective of the instructor and the learner. The links are arranged by topic. To report broken links, send an e-mail message to Michael Marks.
Theories of Pedagogy
"What Do We Know About Students' Learning and How Do We Know It?," a lecture by Prof. K. Patricia Cross (UC-Berkeley), published on the website of the American Association for Higher Education
Theories about learning, from Funderstanding.com
"Explorations in Learning & Instruction: The Theory into Practice Database," from George Washington University. TIP is a tool intended to make learning and instructional theory more accessible to educators. The database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction. These theories can also be accessed by learning domains and concepts.
Teaching to Learn
"Instructional Design Models," by Prof. Martin Ryder, University of Colorado-Denver
Learning Styles
"Problem-Based Learning," from the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction
"Learning Modalities, Styles, and Strategies," from Virginia Commonwealth University
Active Learning
Active Learning Online, from Abiline Christian University's Adams Center for Teaching Excellence
The Active Learning Site-VARK VARK is a short, simple inventory that has been well-received by students and faculty alike because its dimensions are intuitively understood and its applications are practical. Its use has helped students to learn more effectively and faculty to become more sensitive to the diversity of teaching strategies necessary to reach all students. Although copyrighted, VARK is free for use in student or faculty development as long as attribution is given.
Teaching Critical Thinking
"Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts," by Peter A. Facione (Santa Clara University), published on the website of the California Academic Press.
"Critical Thinking and Problem Solving," from the University of Tennessee-Chatanooga's Grayson H. Walker Teaching Resource Center.
The Critical Thinking Source at the University of Minnesota's Center for Teaching and Learning Services
Group and Cooperative Learning
"Further Notes on Group Behavior, Rapport, Trust, and Etiquette," by Laura Border (University of Colorado). In the National Teaching and Learning Forum (Vol.6, No.5, August 1997).
"Working in Groups," from Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning.
"A Definition of Collaborative vs. Cooperative Learning," by Ted Panitz, London Guildhall University
"Collaborative Learning," from the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research
The Collaborative Learning home page, maintained at Swarthmore College.