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    Active learners seek out information by asking questions, participating in discussions, doing experiments, and relating new concepts to prior knowledge. They have been shown to have better learning outcomes than passive learners who simply listen or read information. To become an active learner, one should prepare for classes by reviewing material, take notes and ask questions during lectures and labs, and study by teaching others and solving practice problems. Active learning strategies improve learning more than passive listening or reading.

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    Active learners seek out information by asking questions, participating in discussions, doing experiments, and relating new concepts to prior knowledge. They have been shown to have better learning outcomes than passive learners who simply listen or read information. To become an active learner, one should prepare for classes by reviewing material, take notes and ask questions during lectures and labs, and study by teaching others and solving practice problems. Active learning strategies improve learning more than passive listening or reading.

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    Active learners seek out information by asking questions, participating in discussions, doing experiments, and relating new concepts to prior knowledge. They have been shown to have better learning outcomes than passive learners who simply listen or read information. To become an active learner, one should prepare for classes by reviewing material, take notes and ask questions during lectures and labs, and study by teaching others and solving practice problems. Active learning strategies improve learning more than passive listening or reading.

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    HOW TO BECOME AN ACTIVE LEARNER

    (Zayapragassarazan, 2014).

    Passive vs. Active Learning


    The passive learner allows information to be brought to them. They are often described as
    empty cups that are waiting to be filled by information. Passive learners simply take in
    information without thinking about what they can do with it.

    The active learner seeks out information and engages with it. They have an intention to
    learn, and choose to participate in the learning process by reaching towards new
    information. They can be described as a trees seeking out new information with their
    branches. Active learners have beens hown to have improved learning outcomes
    compared to passive learners (Michael, Carter & Varella, 2009)
    PASSIVE LEARNING ACTIVE LEARNING
    Asking questions and participating
    Listening to a lecture
    in discussions during a lecture
    Highlighting, taking notes, doing
    Reading a textbook practice questions while reading a
    textbook

    Watching an experiment Doing an experiment

    Reading over notes while


    highlighting key words, predicting
    Reading over your notes
    test questions, thinking of questions
    to ask next class
    Created by Joey Faria (Learning Resources Intern), Isabella Scurfield (Learning Resources
    Intern) & Patricia Diaz del Castillo (Learning Resources Advisor)
    Office for Students with Disabilities, McGill University (2016)
    HOW TO BECOME AN ACTIVE LEARNER
    1. Prepare
    a) Before each class, do the assigned readings. Take notes and actively engage
    with the reading material by relating it to everyday life
    b) Review the lecture material from the previous class
    c) Hypothesize about what will be discussed in the next class

    2) In Class
    a) If lecture slides are available, print them out/download them before class.
    You can use them as a guide, which will allow you to better follow the lecture.
    b) As your professor lectures, do the following:
    i) Take notes (either on the lecture slides, or on your computer/in a
    notebook)
    ii) Think about how to relate the information to everyday life
    iii) Ask questions during class, or write them down so you can ask the
    TA/Professor afterwards
    iv) Relate new information to what you already know
    v) Keep a list of things you want to know more about and take the time to
    look them up after class

    3) In Labs/Tutorials
    a) Review relevant notes and readings before
    b) Come up with a list of questions to ask your TA – should be focused on what
    that lab/tutorial is about
    c) Throughout the lab/tutorial, take notes, ask questions, write down ideas and
    relate what you are learning to material discussed in class and to your
    readings

    4) When Studying
    a) Hypothesize possible exam questions as your go through the material
    b) Come up with your own practice problems to solve
    c) Discuss course material with friends/classmates – relate it back to your own life
    or experiences
    d) Practice teaching the material to others (friends/classmates/family members)
    References:
    Benware, C. A. & Deci, E. L. (1984). Quality of Learning with an Active versus Passive Motiational Set. American Educational Research Journal, 21(4),
    755-765.
    Michel, N., Cater, J. J. & Varela, O. (2009). Active versus passive teaching styles: An empirical study of student learning outcomes. Human Resource
    Development Quarterly, 20(4), 397–418.
    Zayapragassarazan, Z. (2014). Active Learning Methods in Higher Education [PowerPoint ]. Retrieved October 12th, 2016, from
    http://www.slideshare.net/zprazan/active-learning-methods-in-higher-education-compatibility-mode-41342513

    Created by Joey Faria (Learning Resources Intern), Isabella Scurfield (Learning Resources
    Intern) & Patricia Diaz del Castillo (Learning Resources Advisor)
    Office for Students with Disabilities, McGill University (2016)

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