The Robert E. Yager Active Learning Award honors outstanding educators who foster an active learning environment in their classroom and create opportunities for students to imagine, create, discover and explore.
At The Iowa Children’s Museum, we believe active learning is critical to child development and education. Research overwhelmingly asserts that students learn best when they actively participate in their own learning.
Many educators in our community dedicate themselves to providing students with opportunities to become engaged learners, innovative thinkers, and creative problem-solvers. We are honored to recognize four of these excellent educators each year.
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All museum passes and field trips redeemable through the end of the 2025-2026 academic year
The Active Learning Award is presented in memory of University of Iowa Professor Emeritus and world-renowned educator Dr. Robert E. Yager. Dr. Yager devoted his career to empowering educators to inspire students to learn through active engagement with concepts and hands-on materials.
Complete the form below to nominate an educator. All nominations are due by December 15, 2024.
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