Let's Talk About It: Using Interactive Exams to Bring Learning to Life

In the recreation and leisure field, educators often strive to attain a level of experiential learning in the classroom. As we prepare students for the future, it is unlikely that they will be placed in a quiet room and asked to take an objective test. It is more likely that they will be asked to de...

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Published in:Schole : a journal of leisure studies and recreation education 2017-01, Vol.32 (1), p.80-90
Main Authors: Harris, Brandon S., Jordan, Katherine A., Powell, Gwynn M., Tucker, Teresa W., McGuire, Francis A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
experiential
Experiential Learning
Interactive final exam
Leisure Education
Performance Based Assessment
Recreation
Student Centered Learning
Test Format
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:In the recreation and leisure field, educators often strive to attain a level of experiential learning in the classroom. As we prepare students for the future, it is unlikely that they will be placed in a quiet room and asked to take an objective test. It is more likely that they will be asked to defend their ideas, collaborate in decision making, and create specific projects. The following discussion outlines theories and definitions that support the use of interactive final exam formats and offers several example exam formats within the context of the field.
ISSN:1937-156X
2162-4097
DOI:10.18666/SCHOLE-2-V32-I1-04