Presentation on teaching methods, focusing on innovative approaches that foster experiential learning. Strategies such as collaborative learning with case studies, project-based learning, business simulations and gamification are discussed to examine their effectiveness in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking skills. What is covered? WHY TO INNOVATE? HOW TO BRING INNOVATION TO CLASSRO0M? CASE STUDIES TEAM-BASED PROJECTS SIMULATION GAMES

1. TEACHING FORWARD: IDEAS FOR EDUCATORS
Caroline Glowka

2. AGENDA
 WHY TO INNOVATE?
 HOW TO BRING INNOVATION TO
CLASSROM?
 CASE STUDIES
 TEAM-BASED PROJECTS
 SIMULATION GAMES
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3. WHY TO COMBINE TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS?
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Source: Education Corner: Education That Matter, retrieved
23.06.2023

4. Case Studies
Team-based Projects
Simulation Games
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HOW TO BRING INNOVATION TO
CLASSROOM?

5. CASE STUDIES
 Problem-based learning strategy
founded on “using real-world
problems as a starting point for
the acquisition and integration of
new knowledge” (Tight et al.
2009)
 Provides opportunity for a group
work
 Promote critical thinking skills,
problem-solving abilities, and
communication skills (Duch at al.
2001)
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TEACHING FORWARD: IDEAS FOR EDUCATORS
CASE STUDIES
Seminar Task: In groups analyse Exhibit 2.
Please answer the question: Did Myra made some good points about the traffic data analysis?
Source: Jerath (2017)

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TEACHING FORWARD: IDEAS FOR EDUCATORS
STRUCTURING A DISCOVERY PROCESS
Stage 1.
Pre-class
Independent
Study
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Stage 2.
Case Introduction
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Stage 3.
Group Work
3
Stage 4.
Class Discussion
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Stage 5.
Feedback
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Establishing the learning objectives and choosing the problems on which students will focus
Guiding group discussion and providing students with feedback
 Establishing the learning objectives and choosing the problems on which students will
focus
 Guiding group discussion and providing students with feedback
STAGES OF A DISCOVERY PROCESS

8. KEY BENEFITS
 Fosters inductive learning and
learner autonomy
 Provides opportunity for
students to speak in front of
others and to receive feedback
 Supports students’ active
participation in class discussion
 Facilitates peer learning process
 Improves learning retention
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9. TEAM-BASED
PROJECTS
 Provide opportunity to work
collaboratively in small groups on
a long-term goal
 Promote inclusiveness and
diversity
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10. TEAM-BASED
PROJECTS
 Groups fixed for the whole project
 Students accountable for the
project and the collaborative
learning environment
 Project design includes
requirements of learning outcome
and team development
 Formative feedback opportunity
incorporated into a project
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SUCCESS FACTORS

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TEACHING FORWARD: IDEAS FOR EDUCATORS
TEAM-BASED PROJECTS
Task: In groups develop digital marketing plan for a company of your choice

12. KEY BENEFITS
 Hands-on experience
 Positive interdependence:
Students responsible for the
learning process
 Individual and group
accountability
 Teamwork and learning from
others
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13. SIMULATION GAMES
 Allow to engage in a problem-
solving process through playing
Internet-based game
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 Help to increase concentration
 Give real-time feedback
 Promote analytical skills and
logical thinking
 Develop strategic planning skills
 Reflect real-world problems
KEY BENEFITS

14. WHY INNOVATION MATTERS IN EDUCATION?
Innovative teaching methods allow learners to learn through sociable interactive environment and become independent
learners (Muijus and Reynolds 2005)
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15. THANK YOU