Active Learning

Links

Active Learning - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_learning

Encyclopedia article detailing the history and application of active learning theory.

Active Learning and Library Instruction

http://www.libraryinstruction.com/active.html

Details how active learning (cooperative learning) can be used to enhance library instruction.

Active Learning Site

http://www.active-learning-site.com/

Offers information on this technique including bibliographies, links, classroom ideas, and workshop schedules.

Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom

http://www.ericdigests.org/1992-4/active.htm

Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which shows how teachers can use active learning to motivate students.

Activist Learning Online

http://www.freechild.org/AL/

Putting democracy into learning through action with descriptions, resources, and links relating to the concept of activist learning.

ALPS-Active Learning Practices for Schools

http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/

From Harvard Graduate School of Education. Interactive forums, curriculum design resources, model lessons and activities, and opportunities for professional reflection.

New Directions for Cooperative Education

http://www.ericdigests.org/2000-2/new.htm

Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which explains new trends in active (cooperative) learning research.