Active and Passive Learning: A Comparison

Shreyasi Shubhendu Paul, SavitribaiPhule Pune University, PES’s Modern College of Engineering,Pune

Active Learning, Passive Learning, Learning styles, Learning ways, Learning Processes.

The purpose of the paper is to identify learning points and inspirations from two different approaches by survey and a comparison. Learners learning completed by selecting (Active Learning) and receiving (Passive Learning) information. But which Learning style or process is meet learners expectation? The main purpose of this paper is to study, analyze, and explore for the right decision while choosing learning style to meet the requirements of Learners. I done a comparison of Active and Passive Learning to help to adapt learning style with respect to different conditions. Comparison done with both teacher and student point of view.
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Paper ID: GRDJEV02I090036
Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 9
Publication Date: 2017-09-01
Page(s): 27 - 29