aragrah text What is active learning? Active learning is an approach that engages students directly in the learning process through hands-on, interactive, and reflective activities that enhance understanding and retention. Why active learning? Increases engagement: Keeps students focused and interested Enhances understanding: Encourages critical thinking and deeper comprehension Builds collaboration: Fosters teamwork and communication skills Develops problem solving skills: Promotes creative and analytical thinking Key features of active learning Interactive activities (e.g., group discussions, role-playing) Real-world applications of lessons. Use of multimedia and varied teaching methods. Regular feedback and reflection. Active learning techniques Think-Pair-Share Process: Students think individually, discuss with a classmate and share with the class. Benefits: Improves communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Group Problem-solving Process: Small groups work together on a given problem or case study. Benefits: Promotes teamwork and diverse perspectives. Hands-on Activities Process: Practical tasks (e.g., experiments, model-building) to apply concepts. Benefits: Connects theory to real-world experiences. Peer Teaching Process: Students teach a concept or topic to their peers. Benefits: Reinforces learning and boosts confidence. Brainstorming sessions Process: Students generate ideas on a topic, encouraging creative thinking. Benefits: Builds confidence and enhances idea generation. Interactive polling/quizzes Process: Quick questions answered via hand-raising or digital polls. Benefits: Provides instant feedback and gauges understanding. ‘‘ “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin