ISSN 2329-9843
International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 3 (4), pp. 201-212, June, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full length Research Paper
Enhancing educational standard using active-learning pedagogies: A comparison of five case studies
*Gregory R. Earl, Gordon Y. D. and Steve K. Moore
Department of Educational Development, University of Taxes, Austin, United States.
*Corresponding Authors. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 14 May, 2015
Abstract
This article describes the call for active-learning pedagogies arising from a range of international organizations. It then outlines key philosophical and theoretical foundations of active-learning pedagogies, which explicitly or, more often, implicitly informed such calls. Next the article introduces the purpose and methods of the comparative case studies, prior to summarizing the findings from five countries (Cambodia, Egypt, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Malawi) which served as cases. The findings focus on the national and related international policy discourses, the professional development and other approaches employed to promote active-learning pedagogies, and the outcomes of such efforts. The article concludes by comparing the cases, relating the findings to other studies, and identifying lessons learned for policy and practice.
Keywords: Educational quality, active learning pedagogies, policy, professional development.