The Futur with Chris Do 109 - Bonus: Building Educational Frameworks — with Christine Looser
Nov 27, 2020
Christine Looser, a cognitive neuroscience expert and head of the business college at Minerva Schools, dives into groundbreaking educational methods. She discusses the importance of critical thinking and student engagement, contrasting traditional lecturing with active learning techniques. Looser explores innovative frameworks for virtual education, fostering connections among students, and emphasizes teaching methods that prioritize autonomy. The conversation highlights effective decision-making, curriculum complexity, and the shift towards interactive learning, making education more dynamic and impactful.
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Facilitating Online Discussions
- Christine Looser fosters online discussion with a hub-and-spoke model.
- She encourages student leadership and active listening during discussions.
The Goal of Case Studies
- Christine Looser prioritizes students acknowledging their decision-making steps.
- Coalescing on a single opinion isn't the primary goal in case study analysis.
Student Perceptions of Active Learning
- Active learning leads to better student outcomes, but students may prefer lectures.
- Acknowledge that active learning is difficult because actual learning happens.