SCALE-UP
Essential features
1) Special room that facilitates intra-group and inter-group collaboration
2) Students work in small groups and interact with other groups
3) Students acquire knowledge outside of class, and practice applying that knowledge in class
4) Instructor monitors understanding during class (and adjusts pacing accordingly)
5) Students solve real-world problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding
6) Faculty, teaching assistants, and other instructors are supported in implementing principles 1-5 effectively
7) Principles 1-6 are institutionalized and implemented sustainably throughout a department or institution