The results are pretty dramatic. They show us that very little learning takes place during a conventional college lecture. If you stand the door of one of these classrooms you'll see what I mean. Take a look at the faces of the students. There are much better ways to teach.
Students have to be actively involved in a dynamic exchange.
They need to be discussing the issues, problems, and concepts. But more than this, they also need to be creative. These higher-order cognitive activities help build structure, insight, and thought processes that are not only the very best way to learn difficult ideas, but also are essential qualities of a successful professional. There are many ways to encourage active-engagement learning in the classroom. However, what is really necessary is a new approach to teaching.