Active Learning has been referred to as many things, including “project-based learning” and “flipped classes.” The fundamental premise of active learning is the replacement of passive class time with ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...

The above menu of classroom activities is by no means exhaustive. Over time, instructors committed to active learning tend to develop their own repertoires and variations. The key to creating active ...

“I wish he would just lecture instead of all this active learning stuff. I just want to sit back and take notes.” I overheard this walking behind two students exiting a large lecture class. The ...

There are many designs for learning activities. Some are fairly common, such as labs, studios, and group problem-solving. Others might include complex tasks or specialized materials. You may want to ...

Learning experiences have to include opportunities to develop thinking, skills and values. PickPic As a full-time teacher completing a PhD part-time, I made a decision early on: do research that ...

Have you ever given a lecture to a group of adult learners? If so, you may have noticed their eyes losing focus and phones appearing as you moved through your session. This is because the traditional ...

As the school year here in Massachusetts comes to an end, parents have already begun preparing for the next one.

The Active Learning Classroom in the Pearson Library promotes the use of active learning techniques that can aid the student’s mastery of course material, encourage community in the classroom, and ...

Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time. Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks ...

While it might be tempting to view “active learning” as another educational buzzword, a large body of research demonstrates that active and collaborative classrooms produce deeper and more ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...