Active Learning Quiz

What does active learning refer to?

• Reading a textbook passively

• Listening to a lecture without interaction

• Memorizing information without understanding

• Engaging learners with critical thinking and application

What is the purpose of instructor facilitation in active learning?

• To provide all the answers to learners

• To make learners memorize information

• To ensure learners focus on salient points and demonstrate understanding

• To discourage critical thinking

What is the benefit of active learning strategies for learners?

• To confuse learners with complex tasks

• To discourage self-directed learning

• To provide informal feedback on their understanding of the material

• To make learning passive

What should learning objectives guide in the instructional design process?

• Identifying what you expect learners to know and do with the instructional content

• The number of breaks during a lecture

• The color of the classroom walls

• The length of the textbook

What is the Jigsaw Exercise in active learning?

• An exercise involving physical jigsaw puzzles

• A competitive exercise between learners

• A solo exercise without interaction

• An exercise where learners share their expertise in different areas of content

What is the Pass the Problem strategy in active learning?

• Each group creates a new problem to pass to the next group

• Each group competes to solve a problem the fastest

• Each group develops the first step in solving a problem and passes it to the next group

• Each group solves the same problem individually

What is the purpose of the Pro-Con Grid in active learning?

• To confuse learners with conflicting information

• To prevent critical thinking

• To discourage discussion among learners

• To provide a situation or solution to a problem

What is the Think-Pair-Share strategy in large group active learning?

• Learners think individually and never share their thoughts

• Learners think and share with the facilitator only

• Learners share their thoughts without thinking

• Learners consider their response, share and compare with a partner

What is the purpose of the Pause Procedure in large group active learning?

• To prevent learners from taking breaks

• To incorporate strategic pauses into the presentation for learners to review notes and discuss thoughts

• To discourage discussion among learners

• To speed up the learning process

What is the Fishbowl strategy in large group active learning?

• Learners engage in a fishbowl throwing competition

• A learner or group shares thoughts and ideas on a topic in front of others

• Learners watch a fishbowl presentation on marine life

• Learners observe a fishbowl without any interaction