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He thinks that if he can write down enough of what the lecturer says and memorize this, he will be able to pass the subjects. Robert s approach has the most elements of passive learning in it and triggers surface learning to the greatest extent. That is to say, of the subject, such as knowing key theorists, but without necessarily going into any particular depth Gilje, Flygt Landfald Ludvigsen, Hattie, . This means that Robert has less chance of performing well in the exam. In our technological age.
Where students are happy to have access to books and the internet during exams, a lot is moible number data required of students. It is not sufficient to be able to reproduce information, one must show a deeper processing of the material. In order to achieve a higher grade, discussion, analysis, application of the material and the like are often required. In the figure below, I have created an overview of the connection between active learning and increased academic performance Learning model Figure.
Presentation of the connection between active learning and academic performance To facilitate active learning In today s Norway, higher education is available to everyone with study skills. This means that Robert has really made his entrance into the student body. Students like Susan need little help to perform well academically Biggs, . Even in passive teaching settings, these students will largely adopt techniques that trigger in depth learning. Students like Robert need help applying learning strategies that get them out of the passive role.
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