Active Learning

Active Learning Introduction

Traditional approaches to learning focus on feeding the brain knowledge and relying on lots of written information. In contrast, active learning methods are designed to engage the whole person (body, emotions, senses, intellect) in the learning process. Active learning is concerned with experience (of doing and observing) and dialogue (with self and others). It is also concerned with how learning can be translated into changes to work practice. The exercises Blind Lead and The Chair Exercise and the play “In a Fankle” which we use in the launch events for Connect in Care illustrate what we mean by active learning.