Active Learning is preferred by adult learners because as adults we prefer to see how the knowledge will fit into our careers and we are used to being personally involved in the process of information transfer.
It is important to utilize different methods of teaching in order to make sure students are maintaining their attention.
Instructors of active learning settings must think out some creative and active assignments for the students to learn from. The student's must be actively thinking through the activity and not just copying things down. There should be critical and analytical thinking going on. Lecture is easier for the instructor to prepare but it doesn't teach as much to the students that are passively receiving the information or not even paying attention.
Organization, organization and organization with a healthy dose of preparation. I also took away a great many suggestions for how to actually implement active learning and promote critical thinking in my courses/teaching
Keeping students engaged "actively" enhances learning.
Active learning is beneficial to our students and the one thing I can do to help my students be successful is to be prepared myself.
Active learning is the better approach to learning. It reinforces what the student know because they can put the knowledge into practice. Active learning allows for critical thinking and its absolutely essential to becoming a Nurse.
Active learning is a way to keep students engaged and motivated.
Critical thinking is one of the best tools we can use when teaching.
Active learning is a solid approach to teaching. Students retain more when actively using and manipulating information. Having taught culinary classes for over a decade it is apparent during their lab practicals when they are flying solo that they gain a lot of knowledge from doing so.
Comment on John Armstrong's post: Absolutely John. This class definitely provided me all tools and tips that I need to implement active learning.
When engaging students in an active learning experience, it is important that the instructor is clear on what is expected from students. The planning of active learning activity should include:
Who, Actions, Activities, Resources, Time, and Productivity components.
Active learning keeps students engaged in the lesson. Welding in the lab is much more exciting that listening to an instructor.
Analytical and critical thinking are prompted when an instructor properly prepares to teach the learning objective.
I love active learning in the classroom.
Doris Owens
I will implement more learning activities to help engage more student participation.
Active learning helps with information and attention retention.
Wow...truly understanding the different thinking processes.
The differences between analytical and critical thinking are a bit confusing.
I have learned that you must engage your students into learning and make sure learning adds up. Meaning, engaging students into using critical thinking as well as analytical thinking.
