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Lesson 1 Active Learning
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Unit 9 Learning
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Learning?
Types of learning?
Active learning?
Passive learning?
Let’s talk
What is the active learning?
Active learning (主动学习; 积极学习):
i.e. a method of learning that is not only about listening to lectures and trying to master what the teacher has taught.
VS
__________ learning
__________learning
I came to school
I analyzed the text
I made decisions by myself
I wrote notes & answered questions
I reflected on what I’d learned
I came to school
I read the text
I did as I was told
I wrote some notes
I reviewed my notes
active
passive
Which is active learning and which is passive?
What do active learners do ?
to take notes to focus on to ask questions
to reflect on to pay attention to to be curious to be open-minded to listen to a different point of view
Pre-reading
Use the phrases above to help you talk about an active learner in class.
Pre-reading
Think about the following questions independently and then share your opinions in class.
1. How do you underatand “active learning” literally?
2. How do you understand “passive learning” literally?
3. Active learning vs passive learning: What’s the best way to learn for you?
Task 1: Read the first paragraph. Answer the following questions.
What do most people believe about the human brain? Is it true?
What is active learning?
What is Kevin Daum going to talk about in the article?
Most people believe that our brain learns automatically. But, it’s not true.
Active learning is training ourselves to be better learners, to actively take part in the learning process.
Kevin Daum is going to talk about how to take an active role in learning.
Reading
1. Find the subheading for the corresponding paragraph.
1 A. Ask questions
2 B. Get to the truth
3 C. Listen to outer voice
4 D. Focus on the message