Introduction to Active Learning Techniques

Abstract

This introduction presents Active Learning Methodology, surveying its history, main existing tools and supporting evidence, with an emphasis on mathematics and higher education, in particular engineering studies. This work is part of the DrIVE-Math project, developing innovative mathematical teaching strategies in engineering studies.

Keywords

• active learning
• higher education
• teaching
• mathematics for the engineer
• student centered education
• evidence
• motivation
• problem-based learning
• university
• mathematics
• engineering
• science
• skills