Active Teaching:  Read about the techniques mentioned above.  Our brains cannot remember new material if they aren't actively engaged.  We might be hearing words, but listening is another thing.  Using multiple active techniques engages several senses and encourages students to focus on remembering and understanding.

Activity: This activity will help you to make some plans about how you are going to incorporate new active learning pieces into one of your courses. 

Quiz: Here you can review some of the main points about active learning and why it works.

Additional Resources: Here you will find the titles of some of Mel Silberman's books and a list of additional resources.  There's something for everybody!

Introductory Questions

Take a moment to think about these questions before you begin:

What is the difference between active and passive learning?

What type of learning do you use in your courses?

Do you think that your students are successfully learning and retaining the information that you provide?  How could you improve their rate of retention and understanding?

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