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What works: Research-based handy tips and tricks for the curious professor – Part 2

Part 2: The Environment

Immersing the student in an environment that favours activity and experience, and fosters immediate engagement, promotes knowledge and the development of soft skills. By feeling part of a supportive community, the student moves from completion of tasks to a more central role. A supportive environment provides a safe space for failure and promotes taking risks. It facilitates the mixing of study time and free time to support informal learning, which, like social learning, is about learning from others through active learning, social interaction, and belonging.

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Marcela AcostaWhat works: Research-based handy tips and tricks for the curious professor – Part 2