Now published! “Student views on active learning in the Geoscience curriculum” by Kordts et al. (2025)

In this article, we investigate students’ experiences with active learning at the Geophysical Institute at the University of Bergen, Norway (where we have put a lot of effort recently into introducing co-creation).

We find that students’ views on active learning vary significantly. Generally, students distinguish between active learning as a concept (which they like) and the actual implementation of active learning (which can be good, or not). Students also report that they struggle with balancing autonomy and structured guidance, especially when active learning interferes with established study habits. And interestingly, student views on active learning change over time. In hindsight, they are generally more positive and reflect on their learning. We conclude that in order to successfully implement active learning, we need to address student expectations, provide structured support, and consider the broader curricular context. Read the full paper here!

Kordts, R., Daae, K., de Vareilles, M., Gandrud, E., Digranes Årvik, A., Glessmer, M. S. (2025). Student views on active learning in the Geoscience curriculum. Nordic Journal of STEM Education, 9(3), 19-36. https://doi.org/10.5324/njsteme.v9i3.6361