Active learning management for Gen Z learners
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This article presents guidelines for school administration aimed at promoting active learning among Generation Z learners who have grown up in the digital era. The framework for managing schools to foster active learning consists of the following components: 1) Curriculum management that emphasizes active learning, 2) Teacher development to enhance competencies in active learning management, 3) Resource management that supports active learning implementation, 4) The use of technology and digital platforms in managing learning processes, and 5) Active-oriented assessment and evaluation. These components establish five key strategies for school administration to promote active learning: 1) Defining policies and visions that support active learning, 2) Building an organizational culture that encourages active learning, 3) Designing assessment and evaluation systems aligned with active learning approaches, 4) Encouraging community and network participation in supporting active learning, and 5) Developing technological infrastructure to facilitate active learning management.
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