(
课件网) Lesson 1 Active Learning Group Discussion Students are energetic, active and motivated students may be passive, sleepy and bored. only listen to the teacher Students are the center Teachers are the center discovering information processing information (处理信息) applying information What do active learners do What is the difference Active learning is an educational approach where students engage in the learning process through activities, discussions, problem-solving, and reflection, rather than passively receiving information (e.g., listening to lectures). It emphasizes participation, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences to deepen understanding. Active Learning Are you an active learner Think about who may be an active learner in your class. Use the phrases below to help you. to take notes to focus on to ask questions to reflect on to pay attention to to be curious to be open-minded to listen to a different point of view Read the first paragraph and answer the questions. 1. What do most people believe about the human brain Is it true 2. What is active learning 3. What is Kevin Daum going to talk about in the article 1. What do most people believe about the human brain Is it true 2. What is active learning 3. What is Kevin Daum going to talk about in the article Read the text quickly. Write the subheadings before the corresponding paragraphs. 1. What is inner voice 2. what is outer voice 3. What may be the differences between active learners and passive learners on the two voices Listen to the outer voice Argue with inner voice Ask Questions Get to the truth Focus on the Message Each student chooses one suggestion and introduces it to others. 1. Listen to the outer voice Learning actions Reasons Learning effects be open-minded and focus on what the speaker/writer is saying If you keep paying too much attention to inner voice, you risk missing important information. be in a better position to make decisions Read the first suggestion. Identify the learning actions, reasons and learning effects in the diagram. 2. _____ _____ Learning actions Reasons Learning effects Think about why the speaker or writer may be right. Inner voice is difficult to control. End up agreeing with the speaker/ writer or at least “listen to” another point of view Argue with your inner voice Learning actions Reasons Learning effects 3. _____ When getting information from others, books or the Internet, ask two, three or more questions about the topic. It is easiest way to promote active learning. lead you to further learning, and help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic Ask questions Learning actions Reasons Learning effects 4. _____ Don’t accept everything they learn and find the truth at the heart of each idea. Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely, there may be an aspect of it that is based on truth. Increase chance of learning something. Get to the truth Learning act ... ...
