Active Learning Quiz

What is Active Learning?

• Learning by listening to lectures

• Learning by reading textbooks

• A teaching method where students actively engage in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving, and hands-on activities

• Learning that only happens outside the classroom

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Active Learning?

• Student-centered approach

• Passive reception of information

• Increased student engagement

• Collaboration among students

Which of these Active Learning techniques involves students working in small groups to solve problems or complete tasks?

• Think-Pair-Share

• Jigsaw

• Case Study

• Peer Teaching

In which Active Learning strategy do students work in pairs to discuss a question before sharing their answers with the whole class?

• Fishbowl

• Think-Pair-Share

• Concept Mapping

• Peer Review

What is the primary goal of the 'Jigsaw' technique in Active Learning?

• To improve individual performance in exams

• To allow students to work on tasks independently

• To divide a lesson into segments that are taught by different experts in groups

• To encourage students to take notes during lectures

What does the 'Flipped Classroom' model involve?

• Lectures delivered in-class with group discussions happening outside of class

• Homework assignments given as class activities

• Students watching instructional videos and doing activities in class

• Students writing reports on what they learned in class

In the context of Active Learning, what is meant by 'peer teaching'?

• A method where a teacher instructs students in small groups

• Students teach each other concepts and help their classmates understand the material

• Teachers give lectures and expect students to memorize content

• Students learn only by reading textbooks

Which of the following is an example of using 'Problem-Based Learning' (PBL) in Active Learning?

• Giving students multiple-choice quizzes to test their knowledge

• Presenting students with real-world problems and requiring them to research, collaborate, and propose solutions

• Asking students to memorize facts for a test

• Providing students with a set of lecture notes to study individually

What is the main advantage of Active Learning?

• It allows students to memorize facts more easily

• It fosters deeper understanding and critical thinking by engaging students in the learning process

• It allows teachers to give more lectures without interruptions

• It reduces the amount of preparation required by teachers

In 'Case-Based Learning' (CBL), students are typically asked to:

• Watch a movie and summarize it

• Solve hypothetical problems based on real-life scenarios

• Write a report about a topic from the textbook

• Memorize key concepts for an exam