Title

WHAT IS MEANT BY "ACTIVE LEARNING?"

Authors

Petress, Ken

Abstract

Active learning is operationally defined and is differentiated from passive learning. Positive reasons why active learning are is desired are offered and negative outcomes for non active learning are discussed. Active learning is promoted.

Subjects

ACTIVE learning; PASSIVE learning; ACADEMIC motivation; STUDENT attitudes; INQUIRY-based learning; DISCUSSION in education

Publication

Education, 2008, Vol 128, Issue 4, p566

ISSN

0013-1172

Publication type

Academic Journal