It is key to have students passive learn at first if we want to see them actively learn later on. Passive learning can help expose new information to a large group of people at once. Therefore, this can be an advantage to educators.
Passive learning is needed to reach a point that students are prepared to effectively use active learning techniques. However, relying only on passive learning can lead to inactive learning as there is no engagement or moving forward. Working in an asynchronous learning environment, I want to be conscious of the amount of passive learning there is and if there are lead-ups to active learning.
While active learning is where higher level learning takes place, passive learning is a necessary foundation for active learning, as facts and concepts are provided and reviewed in preparation for the active and higher level portion of the learning. In other words, you must provide the information before asking the student to apply it.
Passive learning is a vital first step in learning that happens before students can apply it.
Passive learning is important in online learning. It can be used to prepare for more active learning.
You need to have a combo of well designed passive learning activities, along with active learning activities.
Knowing that passive learning is sometimes the best way to get general information out to students. Students can then transition into active learning, using what they have learned in a more hands on practice.
I like how this portion of the course stresses the importance of passive learning, especially prior to the active portion of a lesson.
Passive learning (e.g., a good lecture), still has its place. In my discipline, I find students need some structured lectures to help with concepts and new vocabulary. They can't truly engage in active learning without understanding the foundations. So, I think passive learning is most helpful at the beginning of a unit/module.
Also, I liked the distinction between passive learning and inactive learning.
Passive learning builds the foundation upon which the rest of the structure is completed.
Passive learning benefits
Quickly presents a variety of information.
Allows lecture notes to be pre-planned and reused.
Gives the professor more control over course delivery.
Provides a concrete and organized presentation of the material.
Although passive learning opportunities are needed, the opportunity to create content supporting multiple learner styles with opportunities to engage in a nonthreatening environment is important.
Passive learning should be combined with active learning. Passive learning should be a mixture of creative and structured instruction. There needs to be more interaction with information and ideas in order to keeps students engaged. As an instructor it is also vital to get students to critical think and apply what they are doing/learning to real-life.
I now understand the difference in passive and inactive learning.
Creating a balance of active and passive learning is key to being able to get the information out to students.
Passive learning is important in terms of delivering a uniform message to all students; maintaining control over student learning and direction of class; provides structure for students; and allows main topics to be introduced before switching to more active learning methods.
Passive learning is necessary in very short, concise bursts in the online environment. Shift to active learning techniques to expound on the short burst of information.
The course content must be engaging. If the initial information seems boring, students may not be involved but if student understands the first information may be less exciting but it is necessary information and the Active part will be next, where they can practice and apply what they just learned and use critical thinking skills, that may help.
Passive learning has advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is you can deliver a lot of information to a large group at one. A disadvantage is lack of feeback.
