There are all types of learning. The one I prefer to do the most is Active learning. To me active learning means being engaged in conversations on topics that are being taught by an instructor. When you ask a question your taking action towards learning something new. To me that is a very obvious way of active learning. When you read or research a topic this is another way of active learning. When your present in a classroom but don’t ask any questions. I would consider that passive learning because you’re not engaging in conversation but you’re listening to your instructors lecture. I would consider myself a passive learner. In the past I was never really able to absorb the information given by an instructor until my sophomore year in high school. This is the time in which I actively began engaging in conversations with my peers on subjects covered in the course material. I was also able to put my pride aside and actively engage my instructors by raising my hand in class and asking questions when I didn’t understand something in the course. The best way to be an active learner in my opinion is to attend every class and write down things the teacher is covering from his weekly lessons. If you don’t understand something raise your hand and ask your question. If you don’t like to ask questions in class wright down your questions and then email the instructor later voicing your concerns. Moving forward with your material is always a good way to keep yourself on course to finish your work given by the instructor. Make time to read over and review course work that needs to be covered in order to follow along with the instructor and the material being discussed in class. I think there are many ways to be a more active learning. One important thing you can do is get a good night’s rest. Being refreshed with a good night’s rest will allow your brain to absorb more information in the morning and thus will improve your active learning ability. Another good way to improve your learning ability would be to ensure a healthy diet. Most people tend to get cranky and lose focus when there body isn’t receiving the proper nutrients to have the energy to learn through an eight hour period.
I feel that you’re also able to improve your active learning when you join study groups. With an environment of your peers to get feedback from your bound to learn something you may have never thought about before there for enhancing your ability to learn. I truly believe these are all great ways to improve your active learning.