Planning engaging learning activities

Active learning is generally defined as any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. In short, active learning requires students to do meaningful learning activities and think about what they are doing.

• PRINCE, M. 2004. Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.

Active learning is when a student retrieves a concept and relates it to known information.

• Nur Sya’ban, S., Wazir, A., & Horneffer, P. (2022, January 11). Active Learning: Augmenting Student Engagement and Understanding. Retrieved from Lecturi

This does not happen by chance – we have to be intentional and design the courses and activities as such that the students will be able to retrieve a concept and relate it to known information.

Resources with ideas for activities:

• Planning engaging learning activities
• Creating a connected community
• BrightenUP your IDEAS
• Case studies and examples