Creative Pedagogies for Active Learning Course Analysis

This reflective analysis paper presents a study on a postgraduate course titled 'Creative pedagogies for active learning' designed for academic staff at the University of Glasgow. The course aims to encourage educators to adopt student-centered teaching methods that promote active learning and the development of essential graduate attributes. The paper outlines the structure of the course, which includes various innovative teaching strategies and methodologies. It details the experiences of participants who faced challenges and cognitive dissonance while implementing these new approaches. The analysis includes case studies demonstrating the impact of the course on participants' teaching practices and highlights the resistance encountered in some departments. Additionally, the paper discusses suggestions for overcoming such resistance and concludes with future directions for enhancing the course. The findings underscore the importance of reflection and adaptability in teaching practices to foster a more engaging learning environment.