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This discussion assignment asks students to discuss taking ownership of their own learning in 3 parts: 1) Defining what it means to take ownership and the difference between active and passive learning. Active learning involves interacting with materials through discussion and problem-solving while passive learning relies on absorbing information from instructors. 2) The instructor's role is to provide accurate course information to students and guidance throughout classes. 3) Peer assessment plays an important role by allowing students to interact, discuss, and assess each other's work, enabling learning from peers. The response should be 250-500 words and include at least one APA citation and reference.

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Discussion Forum Unit 5

This discussion assignment asks students to discuss taking ownership of their own learning in 3 parts: 1) Defining what it means to take ownership and the difference between active and passive learning. Active learning involves interacting with materials through discussion and problem-solving while passive learning relies on absorbing information from instructors. 2) The instructor's role is to provide accurate course information to students and guidance throughout classes. 3) Peer assessment plays an important role by allowing students to interact, discuss, and assess each other's work, enabling learning from peers. The response should be 250-500 words and include at least one APA citation and reference.

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Discussion Assignment

In this discussion, you will discuss taking ownership of your own


learning.

1. What does it mean to take ownership of your own learning? In


your response, describe the difference between active and
passive learning.
2. What is the role of the course instructor in the learning
process?
3. What is the role of peer assessment in the learning process?
Discussion Requirements

Your Discussion should be at least 250 words in length, but not


more than 500 words. Use APA citations and references for the
textbook and any other sources used; you should use at least 1 APA
citation and reference, but you can use more if needed.  For help
with APA citations, please refer to the UoPeople APA Tutorials in
the LRC .
Taking ownership in your own learning means that you are in control in monitoring and
planning your own progress throughout your studies and to be independent, no one should tell or
ask you to study. To achieve this you will have to be self driven and motivated.

The difference between active and passive learning are when you engage in active
learning you are interacting with course material through discussion, solving problems and role
play in some extends. The students can proof their statements in a practical way if needed and a
discussion will emerge for everyone to engage, in this way the students are interactive with each
other and actively learning together. Where in passive learning the student is responsible
when/if the information that is presented by the instructor or lecturer is absorb. The student is in
charge to ask questions and get information from the lecturer, paying attention in class will be
the first priority to manage his/hers studies.

“Instructors are responsible for providing accurate and timely information about their
courses to prospective students, current students, and relevant members of the University
community.” (University of Minnesota. 2021). Furthermore the instructors are giving students
the guidance throughout their classes and the assistance for those that are in need.
The role of peer assessment in the learning process is very important; this gives the
student the ability to interact with other students through discussion and assessments. Giving
them the responsibility to assess fellow students work. This will enable them to learn from
eachother and themselves.

Word Count: 254

References

Rodriguez, B. (2018, September 6). Active learning vs. Passive learning: What’s the best way

tolearn? Classcraft.

https://www.classcraft.com/blog/active-learning-vs-passive-learning/

University of Minnesota. (2021). Active learning vs passive-learning.

https://www.classcraft.com/blog/active-learning-vs-passive-learning/

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