abl ppt

Activity-Based Learning

Presented by:Amna G.Hussain

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.

-- Confucius

What is Activity-Based Teaching?

Activity-based teaching means engaging the learners by tasks so that they make abstract ideas into concrete ones. It means learning by doing rather than just listening.

The aim of Activity- Based Learning (ABL)

To change a teacher from an authority in knowledge to a facilitator for the students to discover knowledge.

Academic subject can be introduced from an interesting perspective, where fun is a gate way for learning.

Constructivist Teaching Methods

Constructivist teaching methods are based on constructivist learning theory. Along with John Dewey, Piaget researched childhood development and education. Their theories are now encompassed in the broader movement of progressive education.

Characteristics of a constructivist classroom

the learners are actively involved the environment is democratic the activities are interactive and

student-centered the teacher facilitates a process of

learning in which students are encouraged to be responsible and autonomous

Activities encouraged in constructivist classrooms

Experimentation Research projects Field trips Films Class discussions

Thank You