Double Loop and Active Learning and Teaching Assistant Labs

Authors

Jennia Schwebach, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Hammond, Brigham Young University
Quint Randle, Brigham Young University

Keywords

double loop, active learning, teaching assistant labs, cycle of conceptualization

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Communications

Abstract

Double-loop learning is when the teacher offers the students more than one cycle of conceptualization. For example, the teacher may lecture on the material (loop one) and then give a group exercise (loop two). However, the teacher is not limited to two loops and may go on to give the students more exercises or activities to create loop three or four. This theory is student centered because it focuses on adapting to the needs of the students. However, all the loops must occur in the classroom and not as homework. Conversely, single-loop learning is centered on the expertise of the teacher. The traditional teaching method is where the teacher will lecture during the entire class or use another single loop method (such as a lab). Chris Arguris introduced the concept of double loop learning in his studies back in the 1970s.i

Recommended Citation

Schwebach, Jennia; Hammond, Dr. Scott; and Randle, Quint (2014) "Double Loop and Active Learning and Teaching Assistant Labs," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 477.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/477