{"id":3066,"date":"2025-06-30T18:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/cetl\/?page_id=3066"},"modified":"2026-03-25T23:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:42:40","slug":"active-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/cetl\/resources\/active-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n WesternU<\/a>\n <\/span>\n \/<\/span>\n Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning<\/a>\n \/<\/span>\n Resources<\/a>\n \/<\/span>\n Active Learning<\/span>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n

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What is Active Learning?<\/h2>\n

Active learning is an instructional approach that engages students directly in the learning process through activities that promote analysis, reflection, collaboration, and problem-solving. Unlike traditional lecture-based methods, active learning shifts the focus from passive reception of information to meaningful student participation. This can include techniques such as group discussions, case studies, polling, role-playing, or writing exercises. Decades of research show that active learning improves student understanding, retention, and critical thinking skills across disciplines\u2014making it a powerful strategy for creating inclusive, learner-centered classrooms.<\/p>\n

Getting Started with Active Learning<\/h2>\n