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Abstract:
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It is commonly accepted among educators that active learning is more effective than passive learning. However, students are often resistant to fully engaging in active learning. This seems to be an example of the old adage, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink." If active learning is better for students, why do many of them not "drink"? We will examine possible explanations ranging from student apathy to lack of skills requisite for active learning. We will discuss ideas for helping students overcome their resistance to full engagement in active learning so they can achieve maximum personal learning outcomes. Further, we will identify resources available within the statistic education community to facilitate student "buy in" to active learning. We also will form a collaborative effort to exchange techniques to enhance student engagement in learning now.
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