This document discusses active learning and its benefits. Active learning engages students through hands-on activities and practice applying skills. It allows students to work cooperatively in small groups. According to Dale's Cone of Learning, students retain 70% of what they say and 90% of what they say and do. The TEAMS program emphasizes interdisciplinary instructional teams, frequent technology use, and active learning. Technology supports independent inquiry and small group work. Active learning is one of the most effective teaching approaches as it increases learning effectiveness and efficiency through collaboration and exploration.

1. ACTIVE LEARNING
BY: ANTONIO RIVERA
SEPTEMBER, 2012
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2. What is Active Learning?
• Active learning is an approach to
instruction in which students engage the
material they study through reading,
writing, talking, listening and reflecting.
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3. Dale’s Cone of Learning (1969,
Edgar Dale)
10% of what we read
• How much do
20% of what we hear
students get from
learning?
30% of what we see
50% of what we hear and see
70% of what we say
90% of what we say and do
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4. TEAMS (Technology Enhancing
Achievement in Middle Schools)
The Three Key Precepts:
Interdisciplinary Frequent use
Instructional Of Technology
Teams
Strong Emphasis on
Active Learning
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5. Interdisciplinary Instructional Teams
• Consists of two or more teachers who
share a common group.
• In a particular area in the school building.
• With a common planning time.
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6. Aspects of Active Learning
• Hands-on learning activities.
• Provides the students with opportunities to
practice applying the skills they are in the
process of learning.
• Help them to become independent
learners.
• Students work cooperatively in small
groups.
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7. Technology and Active Learning
• Technology supports active student
learning, especially independent inquiry,
• It allows for small groups of learners to
engage in active learning as members of a
cooperative teams.
• Provide students with the opportunity to be
self-directed, active learners, who could
work independently or cooperatively in
small groups.
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8. How Effective is Active Learning?
• It is one of the most effective teaching
approaches in education.
• It increases the effectiveness and efficiency of
the teaching and learning process.
• Active learning strategies involve collaboration
with peers, and provides a secure environment
for growth and exploration of ideas.
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