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The Principles of Active Learning
Active learning encompasses an array of methodologies and techniques that significant-
A Message from ly enhance student engagement in their educational journeys. This approach is firmly
grounded in several essential principles:
MRS. DYER 1. Student Engagement: Active learning requires students to be engaged and involved,
transforming them from passive recipients of information to active participants in their
HEAD OF SCHOOL education.
2. Collaboration: Working together on projects helps children develop social skills and
learn from one another, enhancing their understanding of content.
3. Critical Thinking: Students are encouraged to question, analyze, and synthesize infor-
ear Parents, mation, fostering a mindset of inquiry and exploration.
Welcome back to the second half of term 1. We have another action-packed 4. Personalization: Learning experiences are designed to meet the interests and abilities
Dterm with the KS2 swimming gala, Anti-bullying week, Early Years Splash of individual students, promoting a sense of ownership and autonomy.
Day, Year 3 Roman Day, our end-of-term control tests, and our International Food 5. Feedback and Reflection: Active learning encourages continuous feedback from peers
and Culture Day. You will receive more information about these as the term progress- and teachers, allowing students to reflect on their learning processes and outcomes.
es.
It is commendable to observe the numerous children presenting projects they com-
pleted during the holiday. As a school that emphasizes active learning, this practice is a
significant means for students to assume responsibility for their educational journeys.
Active learning is fundamental to the Cambridge curriculum and is essential in culti-
vating independent, lifelong learners.
So how is Active Learning Implemented at Abuja Prep?
1. Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning (PBL) is a strategy where students engage in projects that are
meaningful and relevant to their lives. Through PBL, children:
- Explore real-world problems or questions.
- Work collaboratively in groups to design, research, and create.
- Present their findings to their peers, requiring them to articulate and defend their
Active Learning in the Primary School: A Framework under the Cambridge ideas
Primary Curriculum PBL enhances critical thinking and collaboration skills and increases motivation as
Active learning is a pedagogical approach that engages students in their learning pro- students see the tangible results of their efforts.
cess by encouraging them to take ownership of their education. Within the Cambridge
Primary Curriculum, this method emphasizes independence and hands-on projects, 2. Inquiry-Based Learning
fostering an environment where children are encouraged to explore, inquire, and learn Inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions and seek answers through
actively. exploration and investigation. In our classroom, this is facilitated by:
Let’s explore active learning principles, their implementation in primary schools, and - Providing a stimulating environment with resources that provoke curiosity.
their impact on student engagement and achievement. - Allowing students to develop their questions related to a topic.
- Guiding students as they explore these questions through research, experimentation,
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