Overview
Active learning involves engaging students in meaningful exercises and activities designed to aid their learning process. Active learning opportunities can range from brief, silent, independent thinking exercises to long, complex, and/or group-based learning activities. The "active" component of active learning is not intended to suggest a required connection to physical movement, but instead is related to the idea that as active, engaged participants in the learning process, students can more effectively construct new knowledge and connect that knowledge to their experiences.
The Drake Institute strives to support the infusion of active learning strategies across all instructional contexts. Events, programs and services are offered in support of the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of active learning practices.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to describe the connection that exists between student engagement in the learning process and construction of new knowledge and development of skills.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate application of an evidence-based active learning strategy to their own practice.