Does active learning enhance learner outcomes? Evidence from discussion participation in online classes

Journal of Political Science Education

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 131-142

  Wilson, Bruce M ^a   Pollock, Philip H ^a   Hamann, Kerstin ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Active learning; Learner outcomes; Online discussion

Indexed keywords

EID: 51249151058     PISSN: 15512169     EISSN: 15512177     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15512160701338304     Document Type: Article

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