Engaged Learning: Less Lecture, More Interaction

Congratulations to Cris Tovani for receiving the ILA's Adolescent Literacy Thought Leader Award in 2017! When we solely rely on lectures to deliver content, we are not effectively serving our students. While lectures can be engaging and beneficial, they alone are not enough to provide students with meaningful opportunities to learn, retain, and apply the concepts, skills, and practices we aim to teach them. This is where the expertise of Cris Tovani and Elizabeth Moje comes in, as they offer research-based strategies to transform the time spent lecturing into dynamic learning experiences that encourage student interaction and inquiry on relevant topics.

Elizabeth Moje sheds light on the latest research on effective learning methods and demonstrates how increased student participation can significantly enhance student learning outcomes. On the other hand, Cris Tovani, a seasoned educator and instructional coach, presents a practical instructional model supported by current research that prioritizes student engagement in the learning process. Through her examples of problem-based learning activities that align with national standards and resonate with real-world issues, Tovani emphasizes the importance of shifting away from traditional teaching methods towards student-centered approaches.

By minimizing lecture-based instruction and focusing on empowering students to take an active role in their learning, Elizabeth and Cris advocate for a more engaging and effective educational experience where student engagement and learning outcomes are greatly improved.

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