Confucius( 2400 years ago )What I hear, I forgetWhat I see, I rememberWhat I do, I understand

Active Learning Credo( by Mel Silberman, 1996 )What I hear, I forgetWhat I hear and see, I remember a littleWhat I hear, see and discuss, I begin to understandWhat I hear, see, discuss and do, I acquire knowledge and skill.What I teach to another, I master

How to Get Students Active from the Startu. Team buildingv. On-the-spot assessmentw. Immediate learning involvement

How to Help Ss Acquire Knowledge, Skills, attitudes . . . Activelyu. Full-class learningv. Class discussionw. Question promptingx. Collaborative learningy. Peer teachingz. Independent Learning{. Affective learning|. Skill development

Ten Layouts for setting Up a Classroomu. U-shapev. Team-Stylew. Conference tablex. Circley. Group on Groupsz. Workstations{.Breakout Groupings|. Chevron Arrangement}. Traditional Classroomt. Auditorium

Ten Methods to GetParticipants at Any Timeu. Open Discussionv. Response Cardsw. Pollingx. Subgroup Discussiony. Learning Partnersz. Whips{. Panels|. Fishbowl}. Gamest. Calling on the next Speaker

Ten Assignmentsto Give Learning Partnersu. Discussv. Intervieww. Critiquex. Questiony. Recapz. Develop{. Analyze|. Test}. Respondt. Compare

Ten Questions to ObtainStudent Expectationsu. What questions about do you come with ?v. What information/skills do you want to get from this class ?w. What information/skills dont you need/want ?x. What do you want to take away from this class ? Name one thing !y. What are your hopes and concerns for this class ?z. Do the class objectives match what you need ?{. What knowledge/skills do you feel you need to have ?|. What are your expectations about this class ?}. Why did you choose this class (if elective)? Why did you come ?t. What have you gotten from previous classes on this topic ?

Ten Suggestionsto Improve a LectureBuilding Interestu. Lead of story or interesting visualv. Initial case problemw. Test questionMaximizing Understanding and Retentionx. Headliney. Examples and Analogiesz. Visual BackupInvolving Students During The Lecture{. Spot Challenges|. Illuminating ExercisesReinforcing the Lecture}. Application Problemt. Student Review

Ten Strategiesto Form Learning Groupsu. Grouping Cardsv. Puzzlesw. Finding Famous Fictional Friends and Familiesx. Name Tagsy. Birthdaysz. Playing Cards{. Draw Numbers|. Candy Flavors}. Choose Like Itemst. Student Materials

Ten Alternatives in Selecting Group Leaders and Filling Other Jobsu. Alphabetical Assignmentv. Birthday Assignmentw. Number Lotteryx. Color Lotteryy. Clothing Articlez. Voting{. Random Assignment|. Pet Lovers}. Family Sizet. Door Prize

Ten Tips When Facilitating Discussionu. Paraphrase what someone has saidv. Check your understanding against the words of a studentw. Compliment an interesting comment x. Elaborate on a ss contribution to the discussion with examples or suggest a new way to view the problem.y. Energize a discussion by quickening the pace, using humor or prodding the group for more contributionz. Disagree (gently) with a ss comments to stimulate further discussion{. Mediate differences of opinion between ss and relieve any tensions that may be brewing.|. Pull together ideas, showing their relationship to each other}. Change the group process by altering the method for obtaining participation t. Summarize the major views of the group

Ten Steps When Facilitating Experiential Activitiesu. Explain your objectivesv. Sell the benefitsw. Speak slowly when giving directionsx. Demonstrate the act if the directions are complicatedy. Divide ss into subgroups before giving further directionsz. Inform ss how much time they have{. Keep the activity moving|. Challenge the students}. Always discuss the activityt. Carefully structure the 1st processing experiences

Ten Options for Role PlayingScriptingu. Free formv. Prescribedw. Semi prescribedx. Replay lifey. Dramatic readingFormattingz. Simultaneous{. Stage front|. Rotational}. Different actorst. Repeated

Ten Time Savers When Active Learning Takes Placeu. Start on timev. Give clear instructionw. Prepare visual information ahead of timex. Move distribution of handouts quicklyy. Expedite subgroup reportingz. Dont let discussions drag on{. Swiftly obtain volunteers|. Be prepared for tired or lethargic groups}. Quicken the pace of acts from time to timet. Get the classs prompt attention

Ten Interventions When Students Get Out of Handu. Signal nonverballyv. Listen Activelyw. Get your ducks in a rowx. Invoke participation rulesy. Use good-natured humorz. Connect on a personal level{. Change the method of participation|. Ignore mildly negative behaviors}. Discuss very negative behaviors in privatet. Dont take personally the difficulties you encounter

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