Active learning

2. ACTIVE LEARNING

3.  In groups, create a list of what you think the
distinguishing characteristics of active learning
should be.
 Be prepared to share your responses.
 You have 3 minutes.
What is Active Learning?

4. Active Learning Characteristics
• Student involvement in and
responsibility for learning
• Group activities
• Interaction in class
• Between teacher and students
• Between students
• Diverse modes of teaching and
learning
• Dynamic environment

5. What is Active Learning?
A. A vehicle to more fully engage
students in the learning process.
B. A set of techniques to encourage
students to take more ownership of
the course.
C. A way to promote deeper
understanding and achieve better
retention.
D. A break from lecturing.

6. Techniques for Implementing
Active Learning

7. The benefits of group work?

8. Group Work Main Points
• Must be planned
• Must have clear learning objectives
• Must have clear rules
• Should not become mundane

9. Group Exercise –
Learning Activities
• What could you have students do in class to help
them learn the material?
• 1 min - Individually create a list of 3 to 5 possible
answers.
• 2 min – Form pairs, then create a single list of your
best 2 to 3 answers.
• Step 3 – Share your answers with the group at large.