Active Learning

Core Techniques

Interactive Activities

Reflective Practices

Technology Integration

Three successive learning activities: think alone to retrieve an answer, explain it with a partner to expose gaps, then share and receive feedback. A return arrow asks learners to revise their original answer.
Thinking, explaining and feedback do different jobs: together they reveal what needs revision. Conceptual activity sequence; timings and outcomes are not measured. Original diagram based on Cornell University, McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute, Think-Pair-Share.

Application

  1. Classroom Settings

    • Collaborative learning
    • Interactive lectures
    • Student participation

  2. Self-Study

    • Active reading
    • Practice exercises
    • Concept mapping

Best Practices

Books on Active Learning

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