Concept
- is the form of teaching where the learner is actively engaged in a task.
- focus is on making the abstract concrete and on learning by doing
- can be teacher-driven-with direction from an instructor-or learner-driven with the learner having freedom to explore.
7-Principles
- Encourages contacts between students and faculty.
- Develops Reciprocity and cooperation among students.
- Practice uses active learning techniques.
- Gives prompt feedback.
- Emphasizes time on task.
- Communicates High Expectations.
- Respects diverse Talents and ways of learning.
Kinds of learning activity
1. Absorb-type
- includes presentations, demonstrations, stories, and field trips.
- informs the learner.
2. Do-type
- includes practice,discovery,and playing games.
- allows the learner to practice what they have learned.
- learner is able to actively seek, select, and create knowledge.
3. Connect-type
- provides a way to link learning to life, work and future learning.
- lets the learner put what they have learned to use.
Criteria for organizing Activities
- should be revelant.
- time bond.
- should contain meaning.
- involves real world experiences.
- involves skills(listening,speaking, writing,etc..)
- engage cognitive progress.(selecting, classifying,ordering and reasoning)
- have particular outcomes.
Procedural steps
Four major steps
- Planning
- Instruction
- Monitoring
- Evaluating
Role of the teacher
- Plan and prepare in advance.
- Giving instruction.
- Facilitating.
- Debriefing
- Set up routines and expectations for learning.
- Monitor the results using appropriate assessment. Strategies and recording devices.
- Choose activities that are relevant and stimulating for students.
- Provide opportunities for students to present to an appropriate audience. Observe group dynamics and co-operation.
- Support and encourage students.
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