Active Learning is about the how well one can understand of the concepts of the subject and it can be incorporated for real time problem solving. In active active learning, students will be able to solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class.
The active learning helps in:
- Ensures participation and engagement of every student in the class
- Enables Higher level of cognitive thinking
- Interesting classroom experience that creates more student retention
The Categories of Active Learning Strategies are:
- Individual Activities
- Paired Activities
- Informal Small Groups
- Cooperative Student Projects
There are many active learning strategies that can be used in class. Some of them may include :
- Think-pair-share (pair-share)
- Team -pair- solo
- Role playing, simulations
- Jigsaw
- Muddiest point/clearest point
- Group quizzing
- Generate lists
- Cooperative learning
- Minute papers and writing assignments/Group assignment
- Concept maps etc..
The above methods can be used in any kind of subject like concept based, problem solving, analysis type of subjects etc.
The details of some of the Active Learning Strategies are given below:
Think Pair Share
Team Pair Solo
Jigsaw
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