What is active learning???
Activity-based experiences take many forms talking, writing, reading, discussing, debating, acting, role-playing, journaling, conferring, interviewing, building, creating, and the list continues.
Activity-based experiences take many forms talking, writing, reading, discussing, debating, acting, role-playing, journaling, conferring, interviewing, building, creating, and the list continues.
Active learning: Many research studies show that there will be improvements in:
* student-teacher interaction,
* student-student interaction,
* academic achievement (i.e., grades),
* communication skills,
* higher-level thinking skills,
* teamwork,
* attitude towards the subject and motivation to learn.
Types of Activities
- Small group work
- Presentations and debates
- Journaling
- Talking, interviewing
- Role playing
- Learning Games
- Field Experiences
- Case Studies
- Class Discussions
- Problem based learning
- Project based learningSimulations
