Active Learning
Principle 1: Nurture active learning
Active learning should involve both guided and independent learning and should be designed with the achievement of learning outcomes as a focus.
Make the most effective use of in-person teaching.
Where used and appropriate, asynchronous delivery should be designed to enable students to gain the maximum benefit from the active learning opportunities offered in person.
- Possible approaches
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What you can do
- release of some content ahead of time (e.g. as bite-size recordings, preparatory readings);
- use of a flipped classroom approach to allow more interactive, problem-
based learning; - use of student-led teaching (e.g. allowing students to research a topic, and share
it with peers); - use of practical activities (labs / creative practice / field trips / real world explorations);
- ensure, in all cases, clear communication to all students is provided which details all teaching, learning and assessment expectations to support students to manage their learning journey.
- Examples
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Examples for encouraging active learning and further information can be found on our Examples & Inspiration page.