Implementing Active Learning | Origin: ED111R
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Active Learning Methods --> Implementing Active Learning
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
A handout checklist or fill the blank sheet as I'm lecturing is genius, and then use that for the class discussion afterwards.
This module taught me that active learning engages students through collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on activities, shifting the instructor’s role to a facilitator. I plan to apply it by incorporating interactive strategies like think-pair-share, peer teaching, and real-time feedback tools. These approaches will create a more engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
I had not considered the various practical, personal, and professional barriers to active learning. I now have some strategies to implement to mitigate these barriers.
I had never considered all the barriers to implementing active learning, especially potential personal barriers. Now I have some ideas on how to bring down or minimize those barriers.
ED111R Module 3
Implementing active learning gets us to think outside the box to see what we can come up with to get the material across in a good way that will be retained. Low risk or high risk, take some risks, if it crashes and burns, admit it to the class and have a laugh at it, you're human.
Active learning with just a student led summary of important points in a lecture is a good idea. Start slow!
maximum participation is essential
I found the section on overcoming barriers to active learning interesting. Very relevant to my role as faculty mentor as we try to implement more active learning into their classes.
There are many barriers that can affect the implementation of active learning such as general, practical, personal and professional. For instance general barriers can be a resistance to change. Practical barriers can be a result of limited class time. Personal can be instructors being scared to fail if the students do not like the active learning strategies. Finally, professional barriers are due to instructors worrying about how their students will view them (reputation), especially amongst students who prefer passive teaching methods.
set the tone and expectations in order to get maximum participation.
You provided a good reminder that just because students are working on an activity, that does not permit the instructor to not interact with students. I found myself trying to attend to all of the groups and the timing for the activity would be done! I have also seen instructors be in the computer not engaging with students.
This lesson explores the barriers and risks instructors might face when implementing active classroom learning strategies and offers solutions. When incorporating active learning methods in the classroom, starting slow and limiting the activity's complexity is best. I am easily overwhelmed by all the possible learning activities, so I appreciate the advice. Knowing which activities will foster learning and enable successful content mastery is challenging. I also learned that instructors should set clear expectations and always come to class prepared if the activity does not go as planned.
Active learning is more preferred with adult students. This is because a variety of learning materials can be used, they can practice tasks, and they are often more enjoyable for them.
My supervisor is always stressing "engagement," which seems to be just another word for "active learning." I'm nailing it in some of my class sessions and not so much in others. There are some topics that don't naturally lend themselves to this concept
There is a fear with doing anything unconventional, especially if it is unsuccessful. However, the alternative would lead to a dull class where learning isn't maximized.
This course has added a new perspective in the learning process to reach a broader audience .
This presentation was excellent and helped me think about implementing activities that would hold the students' interest and increase participation in the class.
Starting with low-risk activities can help incorporate more active learning. There are various barriers that will have an impact on active learning and I will have to keep these in mind as a new instructor.
This module is very interesting and the information presented would have been great to have earlier in my career! I am looking forward to trying more active learning activities :)
