Active learning involves a shift from teacher-centered learning to a student-centered learning, which can present challenges for instructors both in their mindset and in learning new teaching methods. I find it interesting that some teachers may not approach this task enthusiastically because of a perceived lack of control over the course. I have the opposite sentiment because active learning presents a challenge and an opportunity to develop my teaching skills more in line with modern practices. This section provided some useful pointers on how to best adopt and implement active teaching techniques, though more research and experimentation is needed to properly engage the students. Active learning requires the students to be engaged, which in turn requires the instructor to foster engagement with the course material. There were a number of useful suggestions on how to do this in this module, which I will incorporate into my course.
