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Active Learning

Active Learning. Aims. To recognise the nature of active learning and its key features. To recognise potential benefits of active learning. To consider how active learning might be developed in the school. To agree action that would result in increased active learning.

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Active Learning

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  1. ActiveLearning

  2. Aims • To recognise the nature of active learning and its key features. • To recognise potential benefits of active learning. • To consider how active learning might be developed in the school. • To agree action that would result in increased active learning.

  3. Activity 2: Group discussion • What do you understand by the term ‘active learning’? • What are some of the features of active learning? • Is there a project or piece of work in the school (or in your own teaching) that illustrates active learning? What kinds of activities did pupils experience? Why do you consider this work to exemplify active learning?

  4. BackgroundResearch shows that the more students become active and challenged in their learning, their ability to recall and apply that learning increases.

  5. Activity 3: Active learning - video Questions • Do you agree with the view that learning in our schools has traditionally been a more passive than active experience?  • According to speakers in this film, active learning leads to deeper and longer lasting learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these views?

  6. Activity 3: Summary of key points • Active learning is at the heart of Curriculum for Excellence.  • Historically, learning in our schools has been a more passive than active experience – ie, teachers transmitting material to learners. • Curriculum for Excellence places emphasis on making learning more active and engaging for the children and young people. • Children learn more effectively when they are active and engaged in their learning. 

  7. Activity 3: Summary of key points (continued) • Active learning covers a wide range of learning and teaching approaches.  • Children and young people generally find active learning approaches more motivating, engaging and meaningful.

  8. Activity 4: Illustrative videos • What features of active learning are portrayed in this school or project?  • One common perception of active learning is that it is based upon ‘physical’ activity – ie, that the learners are up and moving around, making things or doing things. A broader view is that children are active if they are engaged in their learning, eg thinking, imagining, discussing, evaluating. To what extent are these 2 different perceptions reflected in this film? 

  9. Activity 4: Illustrative videos • Interdisciplinary learning is also a feature of these school exemplars. In what ways might interdisciplinary (or cross-curricular) approaches promote active learning?  • What might our school learn from this example of active learning?

  10. Activity 5: Active learning approaches • Working in pairs • Group work and discussion • Role-play activity • Practical activities • Activities to promote thinking • Peers teaching peers • Creating visual organizers and mind maps • Creating visual images • Building or working with models • Carrying out research

  11. Activity 5: Active learning approaches • Using technology • Tasks that require imagination • Tasks that evoke feelings and emotions • Problem solving exercises • Excursions, visits, field trips • Creating an exhibition or display • Making a video • Doing a demonstration for others • Making a presentation • Using tools and equipment

  12. Activity 7: Evaluating a recent lesson • What was the subject of this curricular experience?  • Summarise briefly the experience of this topic from a learner’s point of view.  • How would you assess the extent of active learning in this topic or lesson?  • In what ways might you change or adapt this topic to increase opportunities for active learning?  • How might these changes affect your role as a teacher? 

  13. Activity 7: Evaluating a recent lesson (cont) • How might these changes alter the nature of resources used or classroom organisation?  • What might be some of the barriers or constraints?  • What might be some of the potential benefits?

  14. Activity 7: Anne Frank topic • In this scenario, why is the pupil experience largely ‘passive’?  • Suggest a range of ways in which this Anne Frank topic could be developed or changed to make pupils more active in their learning. Try to come up with 10 possible active learning strategies or activities.  • How might these changes affect the role of the teacher?  • How might these changes alter the nature of resources used or classroom organisation?  • What might be some of the barriers or constraints?  • What might be some of the potential benefits?

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