Three Active Learning Strategies to Save Hours of Study Time
Discover one of the smartest ways to digest new information.
Have you ever felt like you’ve done much in a study session, maybe even worked hands-on, but can’t recall much after all?
Active learning is part of the solution for remembering more. But most people don’t know what this actually means, including my former self.
During my time teaching in middle school, the term “active learning” often evoked images of students moving around the classroom or engaging in hands-on projects.
Many educators seemed to share this perception — which I now know is flawed. If you’re approaching learning that way, you might even be slowing down your progress, as we will soon discover.
In this article, you’ll debunk the myths surrounding active learning and understand what active learning actually means. You’ll leave with practical insights on how to use it in real life to improve your learning journey.
Debunking Misconceptions: What is Active Learning?
In Barbara Oakley’s brilliant book “UnCommon Sense Teaching,” she explores, among many other super interesting things, what active learning means.
