In this section, we will briefly review some of the most cited evidence in support of active learning. We have included the references below should you wish to read them in detail.
Later in this module, we will discuss why sharing the effectiveness of active learning as a teaching strategy is essential for engaging your students. While watching the following video, please make mental note any evidence in support of active learning that resonates with you for sharing back with your students.
Having watched the video, now answer the question under the “Why is Active Learning Important?” heading in the downloadable worksheet.
References
Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., et al. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(23), 8410–8415.
Henderson, C., Khan, R., & Dancy, M. (2018). Will my student evaluations decrease if I adopt an active learning instructional strategy? American Journal of Physics, 86(12), 934-942.
Millis, B. J. (2012). Active learning strategies in face-to-face courses. Idea Paper, 53, 1-8.
Prince, M. J. (2004). Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.