As nontraditional student numbers are rising, it is critical to the students' and to colleges' success to determine what works for the nontraditional student. By using a mixed methods research design to study Tinto's Integration Theory, the researcher collected and analyzed data to determine whether there are relationships between classrooms'…

Student-centered active learning strategies have been found to have a positive impact on student learning outcomes when compared to courses using traditional lecture methods in higher education. The practice of active learning is strongly linked to physical active learning classrooms (ALCs). Comprehensive studies show ALCs outperform traditional…