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What Would the Active Learner Do? An active learner questions and explores as they learn. They build large schemas and remember more of what they learn because it has personal meaning to them. They are self-reliant and motivated students . Read the questions below and select the answer that best describes how an active learner would react to the situation. Be prepared to discuss the active learning principles and opportunities, and how you would react in a similar situation. 1. At a wedding reception, Alison is seated next to her second cousin’s adorable Great Auntie Crizelda. In the course of conversation, Auntie C mentions that she grew up in Alabama in the 1930’s. What a coincidence! Ali’s literature class is reading To Kill a Mockingbird which takes place in Alabama in the very same era. Auntie C clearly likes to gab, and still has all her marbles. If Ali is an active learner, what will she do? a. Realize that Auntie C may have some interesting and relevant knowledge, mention the book she’s reading, and politely engage her in a conversation about life in 1930s Alabama. b. Excuse herself and head for the buffet. c. Assume Auntie C doesn’t know anything and wouldn’t want to talk to her about it anyway. d. Fail to see a connection. PRODUCT PREVIEW 2. Elena’s friend Katie is in hot water with her parents. After seeing her mid-term grades they are convinced she is a slacker. As a last resort to motivate her to learn, they’ve offered her $20 for every B and $25.00 for every A on her report card. Unlike Katie, Elena is an active learner. Her advice to Katie includes each of the following EXCEPT: a. “Since the best long term motivation is intrinsic, find something within yourself that inspires you to learn. It can be a love of learning, or a personal challenge to do better, or wanting a bright future including college and a good career.” b. “Money and gifts are temporary fixes for a serious motivational problem.” c. “Girl, hold out for more money! Your parents are ripping you off!” d. “This will do little to correct your slacker tendencies.” 3. Jason is uncomfortable in his social studies class. Once a week the class discusses a current social issue. Some kids come from different backgrounds, and Jason thinks they have the weirdest opinions. They say stuff that neither he, nor any member of his family would ever agree with. As an active learner, he should:
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