Bringing more critical thinking into lectures and discussions

Active learning strategies can help make more engaged, inquisitive and better thinking students who can argue better. Exploratory and formal writing outside the class can promote this, as can in the class small group work, improving lectures and whole class discussions. This document looks at strategies to promote active learning, both formally and informally in the lecture / discussions.Active learning strategies can help make more engaged, inquisitive and better thinking students who can argue better. Exploratory and formal writing outside the class can promote this, as can in the class small group work, improving lectures and whole class discussions. This document looks at strategies to promote active learning, both formally and informally in the lecture / discussions