Overview

The STTAR self-paced learning module on "Active Learning" provides a detailed exploration of what it means for a child to be actively engaged in their learning process. This course emphasizes the numerous benefits of active learning, highlighting the mindset and instructional shifts that educators should embrace to support this approach effectively and encourage students' deeper understanding and critical thinking skills. Through engaging content, educators will learn practical, easy-to-use strategies designed to reach and engage as many students as possible, with diverse examples across subjects and grade levels.Key areas covered in the course include effective questioning techniques that foster curiosity, prompts that stimulate critical thinking, and a variety of activities to employ at different stages of a lesson, whether at the beginning, middle, or end. Additionally, the module offers guidance on the art of keeping lessons on track with desired learning outcomes, emphasizing the importance of intentional lesson planning for all teachers. Educators will learn how to create lessons that are aligned with learning outcomes, ensuring a seamless connection between the lesson plan, learning objectives, and assessment. Each component is explained simply and vividly, providing educators with clear methods to enhance classroom engagement and maximize students' active learning experiences effectively.

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