This module had some good tips for overcoming common challenges with implementing active learning.
I enjoy learning more about the low and high risk active learning activities and how to manage barriers. I am a fan of discussions, per the lesson discussions are great for motivating students to investigate further. I will continue implementing discussions.
My last two classes have been small, allowing myself to adapt active learning techniques. This works to my advantage, as I prefer active teaching.
I like the idea of implementing small group activities to implement active learning.
Simulation is wonderful for active learning. You can follow up on simulation learning in the classroom with discussion on what went well/wrong and how it relates to content you are covering.
I feel like the active learning strategies are already something I am doing as I get bored myself with talking. My goal is to make this activities more meaningful to the students.
I learned that most adults enjoy active learning because, active learning accommodates self direction and variety of learning materials is often used.
older adults prefer active learning and it is more efficient.
im more partial for active learning gives the students more self direction
Fear can really hold an instructor back and have a negative effect on the learning environment. It's important for instructors to manage these fears and keep their classes student-focused.
Active learning has a positive impact on how students learn and retain information.
Learnt about the barriers in teaching activities and various strategies to deal with it.
After taking this section I have realized that some of the strategies I used may have failed which at the time I struggled with. Now, I see where some of the errors were made and now it makes sense and it will be corrected. Thanks for the information
Implementing active learning in my classroom can look like internships/mentorships, class discussions, group projects, role-playing exercises, and reflective journals.
Having a teaching style that already combines lecture and active learning strategies gave me confidence during this section. This module further secured my outlook that incorporating active learning strategies creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and applying knowledge in real-life contexts is most beneficial to the adult learner.
There is high risk for role playing activities.
Active learning can work with different learning styles.
I have not explored the lecture-discussion structure. I feel like this would be a very relevant strategy to help shift the learning from passive to active.
Comment on Tim Mitchell's post: I have found that dividing the students into small groups and giving them an assignment to work on/problem solve and then share with the class has worked well. Sometimes the students don't discuss an important point, I've started summarizing the students report on the board and then adding additional information that they missed.
Mixing active and passive learning makes for a more well-rounded class and keeps students engaged.
