Before we begin, pause and reflect on your experience as a student or learner in an education setting. Take a moment to think back to a time when you felt particularly engaged in your learning.
Consider:
- What were you doing at that time?
- What facilitated or encouraged your engagement?
Now, review the following video. Knowing how to define active learning and identify its key components will enable you dissect your own experiences when you felt most engaged as a learner, while at the same time helping you to identify elements you want to incorporate in your own teaching.
Reflection:
Having watched the video, open this downloadable worksheet and answer the question listed under the “What is Active Learning?” heading. This worksheet is not an assessed component of the module, but rather an opportunity for you to reflect on and apply your understanding of the content.
References
Barkley, E. F. (2010). Student engagement techniques: A handbook for college faculty. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No.1. Washington, DC: George Washington University.