Delta State University
SSC 101: Engaging the Social Sciences
Fall Semester 2007
Active Learning
The traditional teaching methods used in the university
–
lecture and reading –
may be efficient ways to transmit a lot of information to a large number
of students; however, they are not the best ways for students to learn.
Typically we forget over 90% of what we hear and read within 24 hours. The
human brain learns much better from experience. Therefore, in order to
maximize learning from reading and lectures, students must develop active
learning strategies – ways to make reading
and lecture active exercises.
The following are some tips on how to develop active learning strategies:
(1) Active Reading
(2) Active Listening
(5) Developing Good Study Habits
(6) Managing Procrastination 1