Active learning is useful when you establish objectives
Active learning is very useful as long as the instructor takes the time to set up the goals for each lesson
Students are more engaged because they are getting some control over the learning process
Active learning is important for students as it keeps them engaged and present. This module was helpful in thinking of implementation.
I like the idea of starting slowly and implementing more and more as we go. This will be new to me but I have done some active learning activities in the past that have been very helpful and do not require hi cost of items.
an example for me of active learning was to cover the primal cuts of Beef, Veal, Pork and lamb. By dividing my students into groups I had each group draw the animal, name the primals,subrimals and give percentages of body weight. Then describe what the primals could be used for in cooking. Students have always loved this
There are multiple considerations when engaging students in active learning.
I enjoy combining lecture with discussion and role play. It's not only engaging and fun for the students, but also for me.
It is ok to use your own ideas for active learning and do not be afraid of what other instructors may say.
I enjoy active learning and always try to implement this in class.
The lesson identified barriers and challenges to implementing active learning activitiesin but it also provided solutions.
There will always be barries to delivering course content. Continued gowing and gaining experience will provide more knowledge to be prepared if/when these barriers occur and how to react to them, and sometimes even be proactive to prevent them from happening in the first place.
I have acquired a lot of new knowlege when it comes to active learnig I want my students to succeed in their learning activies and critical thinking. The more I am aware of my of teaching style the better I can engage my students to an active learning and more successful environment
Active learning is necessary for adult learners. Instructors should continual be aware of barriers fot effective learning activities.
Active learning helps sutdents put theory to practice.
I've often been "criticized" for embracing lecture. Having seen this module, however, has opened my eyes to the fact that I have had active learning activities EVERY DAY that I lecture because I DO incorporate discussions, group reading activities, personalization of the material with short surveys, and in class writing activities that are submitted and even student-led teaching/tutoring of the content. Thank you for this!! I have also learned how to do MORE of this. Coupled with the steps of implementing an active learning activity, I can confidently start planning!!
I'm happy to learn that my teaching techniques are a combination of lecture and active learning strategies. I'm happy to have learned a wider variety of stratagies that I can implement in my future courses.
This was helpful for learning ways to overcome barriers in the classroom.
Active learning is both instructive and more fun for the students because they will be doing the small projects to put actions (skills) to the knowledge
Active learning gives students more control over the learning process, but that does not mean less classroom management is needed. In fact, more monitoring may be needed to ensure students are on task, understanding the objectives and activities correctly, and that problem students do not cause trouble for the group. Several kinds of activities can be used, including group discussions or presentations, or role-playing, and some activities are more high risk than others. Active learning may present barriers, including general, personal, professional, and (resource? logistical?). All of these can be overcome by keeping activities short and simple at the outset, using the resources on hand, creative use of the classroom space, and consultation with educational peers and administrators.
Acitive learning strategeis are very benefical for the adult learners. It is better to choose the low risk and high risk activitiese learning strategies.
