The literature on teaching and learning suggests that designing appropriate learning activities in the classroom can trigger greater student involvement in the learning process. Here are some ...

Sometimes the active learning assignment and process will be fairly self-evident, based on the knowledge and skills you want students to practice. Other times, you may have to work a bit to develop ...

In this workshop, you will experience firsthand how to engage your students during contact teaching through the use of learning activities. In this interactive session, you will explore with other ...

Active learning is when students engage in activities such as a small group discussion, problem solving discussion, role playing, or hands-on activity to promote higher levels of cognitive learning.

Here are some tips and strategies to help you. Before you design any active learning activities, you need to clarify what you want your students to achieve by the end of the course. What are the ...

considering the benefits of physical activity interventions for older adults. Older adults who become more physically active can potentially add years to their lives as well as higher quality of life ...

The fundamental premise of active learning is the replacement of passive class time with a myriad of in-class activities designed to increase student interaction and engagement with one another and ...

"Active learning" is a general term that describes any time that students get to learn something by performing an activity in class- such as answering a poll question, think-pair-sharing, working in ...

In this article, you will learn some strategies to ensure that your active learning activities are diverse, inclusive, and effective. Before you design your active learning activities, you need to ...

KEY POINTS Canada is poised to become a “super-aged” country in 2025, when at least 20% of the nation’s population will be aged 65 years and older; furthermore, over the next 2 decades the number of ...