Module 1 Active vs Passive Learning

Active learning does

• Engages leaners in the lesson

• Teacher is the disseminator of knowledge

• Students discover and do the thinking

• Allows for large amount of content to be covered

Answer explanation

Active learning is a student center learning approach that has students engaged in learning with discovery activates that allow students to learn and make connections.

is a method of instruction where the students receives information from the instructor with no input from the student.

Answer explanation

Passive learning is a teacher center learning style so all information comes from the teacher and the students is no an active part of the learning environment.

Which of the following is not an disadvantage of passive learning?

• Considered boring

• Develop deeper understanding of concepts

• Students are not included in the learning environment

• Environment does not allow for voicing questions or concerns

Answer explanation

Passive learning encourages superficial learning which means that students do not develop understanding beyond facts or rote information

An advantage of active learning is that students develop critical thinking skills.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is true because students are doing activities that engage and encourage thinking and let students develop their own understanding along with collaborate.

Passive learning is where the instructor is the disseminator of information while active learning the (blank) is the focus of the learning.

Answer explanation

Active learning is a student centered instructional model so students are the focus on the learning environment.

Which of the following activities are an example of active learning?

• Gallery Walks

• Peer teaching

• Lecture

• Think pair share

• Assigned reading

Answer explanation

Active learning includes activities that allow the student to collaborate and should focus on the students playing an active role in the learning environment, so students are not merely listing off facts and explaining topics.