What is Active Learning?
Active learning is an approach to
instruction that involves actively engaging students with the course material
through discussions, problem solving, case studies, role plays and other
methods. Active learning approaches place a greater degree of responsibility on
the learner than passive approaches such as lectures, but instructor guidance
is still crucial in the active learning classroom. Active learning activities
may range in length from a couple of minutes to whole class sessions or may
take place over multiple class sessions.
Active
learning activities can be used to:
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Get student attention and increase motivation
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Assess students' prior knowledge
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Promote problem solving and application, and deepen student
understanding
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Assess whether students understood the material
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Explore the relevance of the course material in students'
professional or everyday lives
Well said..Active learning works because it engages students in the learning process. More specifically, active learning in the classroom has distinct advantages: ... Students learn through collaboration and interaction with other students, engaging more deeply with the course content and building invaluable social skills.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, but we must know, as teachers, how to use active learning in the good and right way.
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