Which statement best describes an active learning situation?
a. The learner practices bed-making.
b. The learner watches a peer make a bed.
c. The learner watches the instructor make a bed.
d. The learner pays attention during lecture.
ANS: A
Active learning requires the learner to gain knowledge and skill by his or her own efforts. A learner who participates takes an active role. The other options describe passive learning situations.
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