Active learning
Sources quoted where known
Objectives
- To understand what active learning is and how it benefits academic development.
- To showcase examples of active learning in practice.
- To make a pledge to use or adapt an idea.
What is active learning and how do I achieve it in my class
What is Active Learning?
Pearson Education: Active Learning
Some practical ideas
Fortune tellers
Used in my year 7 lesson
Paper folding
Used when road testing revision methods
Dominos
Used in an intervention session where students made up their own questions and answers
Using thinglink
Used after a mock exam to highlight key points to remember.
Using Padlet
Students using to share their learning live with the whole class.
Using Edmodo
Students continuing to support each other after the lesson had finished
Reflection and support.
Students analysis assessment. Green and pink stickers show strengths and areas to develop. Students them peer support each other.
Guess my question
Open ended excellent for differentiated discussion.
Peer teaching.
Those who can see the board teach those who can't.
Gemma's feedback stickers
Apps for active Learning
Student Centred lessons
Student Centered Lessons
SOLO Taxonomy and it's role in active learning
SOLO Taxonomy with Pam Hook
Conclusion
- The teacher's role is to facilitate.
- Students learn through their activity and involvement.
- If the teacher is doing most of the work, active learning is not happening.