Active learning: why students do not immediately appreciate it

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5 November 2024

Do you notice that students are less enthusiastic about your active teaching methods, like posing rhetorical questions or quizzes, despite better learning outcomes?

You are not alone. Research shows that students often perceive active learning as less effective, while they in fact learn more from it. Learn in didactic tip 62 why this happens and what you can do about it.

For an overview of all VU CTL teaching tips, please go to Tips for Active Blended Learning.