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The Active Learning Method

Learners: 389,161

Instructor: Sprouts

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Learn the Active Learning Method from Nobel Prize winning physicist Professor Carl Wieman! This method requires hard mental effort but leads to better retention and an understanding of the material that can be transferred to other situations. With sources, readings and tools, you can turn your smartphones into clickers and learn how to apply Active Learning in classrooms. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!▼▲

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Cost:

Free

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Youtube

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Language:

English

Start Date:

2020-10-01 00:00:00

Course Overview

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Updated in [July 18th, 2023]

This course provides an overview of the Active Learning Method, a teaching approach that encourages students to participate, collaborate with others, and apply concepts to the real world. The course was developed in collaboration with Professor Carl Wieman, a Nobel Prize winning physicist, who researches and champions the approach. It covers topics such as finding new ways to engage students, active learning in a classroom of 250 physics students, peer instruction for active learning, and how active learning leads to better retention and transfer of knowledge. Additionally, the course provides sources, readings, and tools to help teachers implement the Active Learning Method in their classrooms. Join and support this course at www.patreon.com/sprouts and www.sproutsschools.com.

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Active learning encourages students to think hard and understand topics quickly. Users have noticed significant improvements in their learning abilities within a short period of time.
Active learning helps students retain information better by applying it in real-life situations. Users mention that once they have work and life experience, the classroom theory makes more sense and becomes more memorable.

Implementing active learning requires effort and skills from teachers/instructors to organize an effective class. Users emphasize the importance of having the right teacher who can successfully engage students through active learning methods.
The conventional style of teaching, which is not based on active learning, can lead to disengagement and lack of retention. Users compare their experiences with different subject teachers and highlight that active learning keeps them more awake and attentive during discussions.