"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin. Activity-based learning (ABL), or active learning, is not a new concept. It has received a significant amount of attention over recent years. However, it still continues to be an underutilized method of teaching in the academic environment. Active learning is commonly defined as "any instructional method that engages students in the learning process" (Prince, 2004, p. 223). In the college classroom, active learning involves "students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing" (Bonwell, 1991, p.2). It goes beyond just watching, listening, or taking notes. It is a process where students become engaged in activities like writing, discussing, solving problems, or carrying out activities that promote the analyzing and processing of the content. Active learning is certainly based on activity-keep the body and mind moving-but it also embraces learning by hearing, visual input, touch, and the stimulation of intellectual processes concurrently. It involves learning by doing rather than learning by listening.
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