Active Learning

Welcome to Active Learning

This module explains the benefits of active learning, provides a number of active learning strategies and shares ways to evaluate the effectiveness of various active learning activities.

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What is Active Learning?

Active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging students through discussions, problem solving, case studies, role plays and other methods.

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Evidence that Active Learning Works

What’s The Buzz On Active Learning?

What really helps students learn?

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Examples of Active Learning Activities

In this section you will learn about 20 active learning activities.

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How Do I Implement Active Learning in My Classroom?

In this section, you will learn how to incorporate active learning into your lesson plan.

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Thinking More About Active Learning…

There are many things to consider when planning your active learning strategy. This section reveals answers to some common questions.

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Supplementary Resources

This section provides Supplementary Resources

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