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Difference between Active Learning and Passive Learning Involvement of Students In active learning, students do not only sit and listen but are highly involved in the learning process while in passive learning, students only listen and internalize.

Focus of the Learning Environment In active learning, the environment is student-centered while in passive learning, the environment is teacher-centered.

Role of Teachers In active learning, teachers are facilitators and co-learners whereas in passive learning, they are masters of the subject matter.

Role of Students The student’s role is to question, discriminate and be critical of the information received while in passive learning, a student is only to receive the information while being trusting and unquestioning.

Type of Thinking Involved Active learning facilitates divergent thinking while passive learning facilitates convergent thinking.

How Learning is Achieved In active learning, learning is achieved by synthesizing information received, while in passive learning, learning is achieved by internalizing the information.

Advantages Active learning allows for frequent feedback, stimulates attention, participation and discussion, and develops critical thinking. Passive learning allows for more information to be presented, gives the teacher more control, and allows for an organized presentation of the topic.

Disadvantages Active learning does not allow for a well-planned lesson, students may become distracted and the amount of information shared is minimal. Passive learning may become boring, students become disengaged, knowledge gained may be superficial, and there is minimal feedback.

Active Learning vs. Passive Learning

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Active and passive learning are different methodologies for acquiring knowledge in the learning process. Active learning involves the student in the learning process and its methodologies are student-centered while passive learning does not involve the student and is mainly teacher-focused. Modern learning institutions commonly advocate for active learning methodologies but the persistence of passive learning methodologies, especially lectures, show the utility and value of passive learning methodologies. There are advantages and disadvantages to active and passive learning and each method may be applied accordingly.

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