The Bell 500 gives us the opportunity to share thoughts on a wide range of educational topics from global contributors and gives you the opportunity to read 500 words to motivate your mind. It's quick, it’s focused and it’s always topical.
Embracing Active Learning
Active learning has emerged as a transformative pedagogical approach that challenges traditional models of education and empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey. Unlike passive learning, which emphasises rote memorization and passive reception of information and was the norm for many of us of a certain age, active learning encourages students to engage actively with course material, participate in collaborative activities, and apply concepts in real-world contexts. Active learning shifts the role of the educator from being a dispenser of knowledge to becoming a facilitator of learning, fostering deeper understanding, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills among students.