Designing Active Learning Around Learners’ Behaviors and Motivations

Upcoming Workshops

November 20, 2025 (1:30-4 pm) (IN-PERSON) | Register by 10/31/2025

Research demonstrates that achieving high-yield, active-learning experiences requires specific learner behaviors and the motivation to participate. Small-group activities will engage participants (a) in a discovery of the meanings of the ICAP model for learner behaviors and self-determination theory of motivation; and (b) to utilize these two principles to design active learning that incorporates both sets of explicitly learner-centered principles. Participants will emerge with a research-informed framework for designing or evaluating learning experiences through observation for intended behaviors and learner motivation.

Objectives

Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to:

1) Recognize learner behaviors within the Interactive-Constructive-Active-Passive model
2) Identify instructional and assessment strategies that do, or do not, favor development of autonomy support to motivate learners
3) Initiate design of a learning session using ICAP and self-determination theory.

Facilitators

Rebecca Hartley, PhD, Director of Office of Program Evaluation, Education and Research, SOM

Accreditation

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Information

CME certified events are subject to registration fees. Registration and fee schedule information appears below.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email including additional workshop information and instructions regarding remitting payment, if applicable.

Registration Fees

The deadline to register for CME certified workshops is 10 business days prior to the date of the event.

The following categories of registrants, sponsored by the UNM School of Medicine Office of Education, may (if eligible) receive CME credit without incurring a registration fee: UNM students of any level, residents, fellows, postdocs, preceptors, or volunteer faculty. If an alternate of payment than those listed is required, please contact CPL prior to registration.

1. Payment of registration fees is due no later than five (5) business days prior to the event. Please see registration form for more information.
2. Full refunds are available to those providing written or email cancellation requests up to one week (5 business days) prior to the event date. Refunds less a $40 administration fee will be available to those who provide written cancellation within four (4) business days of the event date. No refunds will be provided for cancelations received the day before or the day of the event, or for those who register but fail to attend.

To arrange for a special session for your group, e-mail hsc-cpl@salud.unm.edu or call (505) 272-3942.