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A didactic lecture is transformed into active learning by strategically adopting reflective and collaborative writing, which at the same time offers meaningful feedback to both teachers and students. The writing also “activates” learning by engaging students to identify learning objectives and select readings to fill knowledge gaps.
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Zhang, B. Kill Two Birds with One Stone: Convert Didactic Lecture to Active Engaged Learning Using Reflective and Collaborative Writing. Med.Sci.Educ. 32, 769–770 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01588-9
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