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Title: Twenty-Five Years of Active Learning in Higher Education: Centring the Student in the Learning Process
Language: English
Authors: Sally Brown (ORCID 0000-0002-2491-8321)
Source: Active Learning in Higher Education. 2026 27(2):281-287.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Active Learning, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Periodicals, Organizations (Groups), Publishing Industry, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Learning, Teaching (Occupation)
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
DOI: 10.1177/14697874261429113
ISSN: 1469-7874
1741-2625
Abstract: Twenty-five years ago, the Sage journal Active Learning in Higher Education was founded as an essential part of the offer to members of the newly formed, UK Institute for Learning in Higher Education. This article provides a personal perspective of how the journal, its originating organisation, journal publishing and the whole field of higher education assessment, teaching and learning have changed over this time. While maintaining its focus on fostering and sharing good practice in active learning at university and college level, on international perspectives and a commitment to equality and diversity, the journal has broadened its scope and reach. Looking forward, the article considers how capturing and enhancing student engagement continue to be central preoccupations of the higher education context.
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Entry Date: 2026
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