Open AccessCultivating creative and engaged learners through strengths-based approaches
Author(s) -
Nance Lucas,
Linda Schwartzstein
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
innovations in teaching and learning conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2379-8432
DOI - 10.13021/g8h021
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , session (web analytics) , student engagement , mathematics education , psychology , strengths and weaknesses , pedagogy , computer science , medical education , medicine , world wide web , social psychology , artificial intelligence
Mason instructional faculty have the opportunity to use a Gallup self-discovery assessment, StrengthsFinder, free to Mason faculty, staff and students, that has been proven to enhance student engagement in and outside the classroom (Lopez, S. J., & Louis, M. C., 2009). The strengths-based educational approach and applications can be applied universally across all disciplines and fields, enhancing students’ learning and engagement. Once a student understands their top 5 talents, instructors can create and use a wide variety of activities and assignments to engage the students in reflective learning. This interactive session will feature best practices using strengths-based approaches and the StrengthsFinder assessment from instructional faculty in various academic colleges. Participants will explore the various ways they can integrate strengths in academic courses.