A Deeper Look Into Next Generation Active Learning Designs for Educational Leader Preparation

Abstract

Although active learning designs are recognized as elemental to stronger learning designs, there is limited literature on active learning pedagogical approaches for use in educational leader preparation. This article names problem- and case-based learning, simulations, and action research as “first generation” active learning pedagogical approaches and previews a set of “next generation” active learning pedagogical approaches that are the focus of and explored more deeply in this Special Issue.