PURPOSE
To use active learning to quickly clarify a common misconception or misunderstanding. |
DESCRIPTION
“Think again!” is an active learning exercise during which the instructor posts a common misconception to the class and assists students in correcting it. |
UNDERLYING EDUCATIONAL THEORIES
active learning, collaborative problem solving, peer learning, problem-based learning |
PEDAGOGICAL BENEFITS
- Think Again! activities can be done quickly and used between other learning activities.
- Think Again! lets students to engage collectively in polls, reducing the potential for stage fright in front of the class.
- Think Again! encourages students to fix misunderstandings that may have arisen in class without feeling discouraged.
- Think Again! is an active learning approach that also helps instructors to identify and evaluate gaps in students’ understanding.
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STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
- Instructors present a common misconception or misunderstanding and then take a brief poll that asks students to agree or disagree. With a given time limit, students answer the poll individually.
- Instructors then provide the correct answer and give students the opportunity to explore and explain why.
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
Texas A&M Center for Teaching Excellence. (2017). Think Again. Getting started with active learning, https://cte.tamu.edu/CTE/media/Images/2017-04-20-getting-started-w-active-learning-guide_1.pdf |