Michael S. Michael Michael S. International teacher and ebook writer/publisher Some elements of Active Learning: 1. The students take notes in class either by writing on paper (a process that has been scientifically shown to activate the brain) or digitally 2. Students raise their hands and ask questions either to the teacher or to their classmates; they also raise their hands and make comments 3. Students use inquiry-based learning: they use questions to define the parameters of their learning and to drive their learning 4. They take notes when they read and learn how to find main ideas and synthesize content in real time and then summarize their ideas in short note form for each paragraph or passage 5. They take responsibility for their learning and can be self-starters 6. They are able to construct a community of learners in their classroom and sustain a culture of mutual support and learning 7. They learn how to think 8. They learn how to think critically and examine the bias, credibility, and context of information for every source 9. They ultimately learn how to think for themselves 10. When writing, an active finds his or her voice (the ability to create individual ideas and to express those ideas consistently. 11. Active learning is relevant and what is done in the classroom is connected to what is done outside the classroom 12. Active learning is a life-long process; active learners find joy in learning and have high levels of intellectual curiosity - the need to know
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