Centre for Enhanced Teaching & Learning

Classroom Techniques

Students who a Teaching Image re actively engaged in the learning experience are processing information more deeply, relating it to their current understanding of the topic under consideration, figuring out how and why it is important; how to use the new knowledge.

The following links provide tips for using active engagement techniques.

Helpful information about peer instruction and group work techniques.
Tips on Leading Effective Discussions.
"Change-ups" in lectures - ways to make lectures more engaging.
20 Ways to Make Lectures More Participatory.

Thiagi Group has a large repository of free online resources for interactive strategies, training games, interactive lectures, etc.

Special Considerations:

Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom.

For further information and discussion, contact CETL.

About UNB

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UNB’s Fredericton campus, located in New Brunswick’s capital, was established in 1785; its Saint John campus, located in New Brunswick’s largest city, was established in 1964.

UNB is among the oldest public universities in North America and the oldest English-language university in Canada.

UNB’s international students originate from more than 100 countries, contributing to the cultural fabric of our host communities and the entire province.