Asha Banks

Handbook of Research on Active Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education

Active learning occurs when a learning task can be related in a non-arbitrary manner to what the learner already knows and when there is a personal recognition of the links between concepts. The most important element of active learning is not so much in how information is presented, but how new information is integrated into an existing knowledge base. In order to successfully implement active learning into higher education, its effect on student engagement must be studied and considered. The Handbook of Research on Active Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education focuses on assessing the effectiveness of active learning and constructivist teaching to promote student engagement and provides a wide range of strategies and frameworks to help educators and other practitioners examine the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for using active learning approaches to maximize student learning. Covering topics such as online learning environments and engagement approaches, this major reference work is ideal for academicians, practitioners, researchers, librarians, industry professionals, educators, and students.

Sketch by Sketch

Connect with your deepest emotions through a daily sketching practice and transform negative thinking and anxiety into abundant possibilities, mindfulness and joy. You don't need to be an artist to express yourself. Discover the meditative and therapeutic tool that will help you find true fulfilment, healing and creative freedom. All you need is a pen and paper, and a willingness to reflect and look within. During a difficult time in her life, Sheila Darcey found that the daily act of sketching - of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas - was an effective way to process her inner feelings. Now, she shows you how to create a daily sketching practice that will help you move away from a negative headspace and spiralling emotions, towards the realm of possibility, peace and happiness. Sheila shares: · over 40 sketching prompts on a variety of insightful topics, from hope to courage · easy-to-follow guidance for beginners and keen sketchers alike, and blank space for you to sketch · a comprehensive, inspiring visual library and example sketches · a detailed Q&A at the back of the book Sketch by Sketch will unlock your basic human need to create, express and feel. Step by step, you'll find peace on the page. 'This book will help you bring to light the things that have been haunting you so they no longer hold you back. Highly recommended.' - Pedram Shojai, OMD, NYT bestselling author

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