Active Learning
Active best mimics how people really learn...people learn by doing. You didnt see pictures of how to ride a bike or have someone describe it to you, you rode the bike to learn how to ride a bike. Give the learners what they need to learn...activity!
I've always believed in active learning. I've taught everything from pre-school to college level. There is nothing dryer than listening to someone talk for two hours no matter the age. When you have the students up and doing, the time flies, they are enjoying themselves, and learning. What else could any educator ask for?
Hi Steven,
A great combination is lecture/lab. Once you have taught the concept, students can apply what they have learned.
Patricia Scales
I teach future auto technicians. We have a combination of lecutre and lab. Taking this course I have thought of several ways to incorporate some of the labs into lecture days to increase student participation. I think that this will lead to increased knowledge retention.
Hi Bryce,
I love the analogy! You are definitely on point! You have to do it, to get it!!!
Patricia Scales
