Active Learning Methods

Computer-assisted systems can present learners with images or diagrams and assess their ability to analyse, interpret, or label specific components or relationships.

Assess the student's ability to achieve industry certifications or qualifications related to their field of placement or apprenticeship.

Professionals undergo assessments specific to their industry or field to gauge their depth of knowledge and expertise.

Professionals participate in innovation challenges or idea generation sessions to assess their creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Inquiry Circles encourage students to participate in collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking as they engage in self-directed and student-centered learning.

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method that encourages students to ask questions and explore their own interests and ideas. This method is often student-led, with the teacher acting as a facilitator and guide to help students discover knowledge and solutions for themselves.

Interactive fiction and continuous stories involve engaging students through immersive and ongoing narratives.

Computer-based quizzes that provide immediate feedback to students and track their progress.

Interactive simulation is a learning tool that allows students to actively engage with a digital representation of a real-world scenario. Through this hands-on experience, students can manipulate variables, make decisions, and see the immediate impact of their actions. This immersive and interactive approach enhances understanding, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities.

Introductory discussion is a conversation between the educator and their learners to get to know each other, set expectations, discuss the course objectives, and establish a positive learning environment.

The Jigsaw Method is a cooperative learning strategy where students work together in small groups to become experts on a specific topic and then teach their findings to their peers. This promotes active learning, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Provide opportunities for line reports to shadow or observe more experienced colleagues in action to assess their skill development.

Professionals engage in realistic job simulations to assess their readiness and competency for specific job roles.

Encourage the professional to keep a journal or engage in reflective writing to document their experiences, insights, and lessons learned.

A laboratory notebook is a detailed record of observations, data, procedures, and results from experiments conducted in a scientific setting. It serves as a crucial tool for researchers to document their work, provide evidence of their findings, and track their progress. The notebook helps ensure accuracy, traceability, and reproducibility of experiments, as well as protecting intellectual property rights.

Laboratory practical assessment involves students demonstrating their understanding and skills in a hands-on setting, such as a science or engineering lab. It typically includes tasks like conducting experiments, making observations, recording data, and analyzing results. This type of assessment allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world context, assess their practical skills, and demonstrate their ability to perform experiments accurately.

Professionals undergo assessments to evaluate their leadership qualities, styles, and effectiveness.

Provide line reports with leadership opportunities to assess their ability to lead and develop necessary leadership skills.

A learner created podcast incorporates engaging activities, events, and shows to enhance learning experiences.

Professionals maintain learning journals or blogs to document their learning journey, insights, and reflections on professional development activities.

Maintain a log or diary to document learning experiences, insights, and lessons learned.

A lecture is a traditional teaching method where the teacher presents information to the students in a structured format. This method typically involves the teacher talking for a significant amount of time, with limited interaction or participation from the students.

The Lecture with Visual Aids approach is about using visual aids to reinforce the core message of a lecture.

This concept emphasizes the transformative potential of education in liberating individuals and communities from oppressive structures. By engaging in praxis (reflection and action), learners develop agency, become active participants in their own learning, and work towards liberation and social justice.

Can be used for any form of live or synchronous session. This includes virtual classrooms, online classes and webinars. Used for remote teaching and online interaction between instructor and students in real-time.