Active learning involves students actively participating in the learning process. It requires more than passive listening and is learner-centered. Students must engage in higher-order thinking tasks like analysis and synthesis
Learning is the acquisition of knowledge, behaviors, and skills from birth to death. Learning can occur through habituation, classical conditioning, or operant conditioning. Learning can be conscious or unconscious and occur prenatally
Developed by Elliot Aronson in 1971 for desegregated schools in Austin. Students work together to develop subcategories before presenting them. Method has been used for 50 years in various educational settings
Teaching methods have evolved from oral transmission to formal schools. Modern education requires varied approaches for diverse student needs
Constructivism emphasizes active learning through experiences and knowledge construction. Learners build on existing knowledge and make personal connections. Teachers act as facilitators rather than lecturers guiding students. Learning is contextual and personal, influenced by prior knowledge
Human brain forgets half of what it remembers within 24 hours. Note-taking improves memory retention significantly. Reviewing notes three times helps remember nearly everything after a week