Central Characteristics of Active Learning
by Stephen Klekas
1. High Order Thinking Skills
1.1. S.A.M.R Model
1.1.1. Substitution
1.1.2. Agumentation
1.1.3. Modification
1.1.4. Redefinition
2. Student Participation
2.1. Pay Attention
2.2. Remember
2.3. Understand
2.4. Apply
2.5. Analyze
2.6. Evaluate
2.7. Create
3. Instant Feedback
3.1. Teacher Response
3.2. Positive encouragement
3.3. Participation
4. Problem Based Learning
4.1. Problem Solving
4.2. Evaluation
5. Cooperative Learning
5.1. Class Discussion
5.2. Small Group Discussion
5.3. Reading and Writing
6. Simulations
6.1. Think-Pair-Share
6.2. Out Loud Reading
6.3. Interactive Modules