Planning for Active Learning | Origin: ED111R
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Active Learning Methods --> Planning for Active Learning
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Before students can be involved in this, it should be defined so they know the expectations and the rules of it. This allows them to feel safe.
Active learning promotes both analytical and critical thinking skills
From this module, I’ve learned that planning for active learning requires intentional design—active engagement doesn’t just happen; it’s created through structure, purpose, and clear objectives. Effective active learning involves balancing content delivery with opportunities for students to think critically, collaborate, and apply knowledge. I also learned that activities should align directly with learning outcomes so students can clearly see how participation connects to their goals and future practice.
Active learning enhances understanding and develops critical thinking.
Active learning is a great opportunity to involve students in the classroom and enhance learning.
I learned that active learning promotes deeper understanding and student engagement by shifting from passive listening to active participation. Incorporating activities like case studies, group discussions, and simulation enhances critical thinking and helps students bridge the gap between knowledge and clinical practice.
Active learning will help keep the student engaged and provide for a deeper idea retention
Being open to letting the students come to the correct answer/method on their own, instead of directly giving each answer, can help foster more critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the subject materials!
Active learning is so important. I plan to use more critical thinking activities with students
This is really good i also like to think about it as the self discovery type style. When we can actively and tangibly get them learning and engaging they learn so much more than listening to a 8 hour lecture.
I had never considered the difference between analytical and critical thinking.
Flipping the classroom is one of my favorite ways to use active learning.
Critical and analytical thinking processes. Components of active learning including who, actions, activities, resources, time and productivity.
These graphics are funny, but the content it good. I especially liked the analytic and critical thinking examples.
This module highlighted how active learning shifts the focus from passive listening to student engagement through discussion, problem-solving, and hands-on activities. It promotes critical thinking by encouraging students to question, evaluate, and form judgments, while also developing analytical skills as they break down complex ideas and make logical connections. Overall, active learning helps students take ownership of their learning and apply knowledge more effectively.
Active learning promotes both analytical and critical thinking.
I noticed that module 2 seems to mirror backward design theory.
ED11R Module 2
Getting the students personally involved in the learning process if great, critical and analytical skills are great to start building more self-sufficient people and problem solvers. If I just give them the answers, what do they learn? If I challenge them to analyze the facts and solve the problems themselves they can become critical thinkers and be more beneficial in any industry.
ED111R Module 1
Passive and active learning methods both can be effective but active clearly gets the brains creating synapses and learning is more complete. Some of my lessons I have to lecture but I try to make it as fun as possible, others I am able to direct the students into more active learning styles and create a different vibe in the classroom. Looking at grades overall, not sure which one has the best effect on grades but there is benefit to both.
