Active Learning in Classical Education.pdf

Defines active learning and classical education. Presents three reasons why active learning is important to classical education with examples. Implement active learning in a classical education classroom.

1. ACTIVE LEARNING
IN CLASSICAL EDUCATIONJonathan Feathers

2. ACTIVE LEARNING DEFINED
Active learning occurs when students actively
participate in learning (Pondongnok &
Phrakhrusutheejariyawattana, 2024).

3. CLASSICAL EDUCATION DEFINED
Classical education offers a holistic view of learning which
equips students to become integrated and free thinkers
(University of Dallas, 2025).

4. INTEGRATE ACTIVE LEARNING
WITH CLASSICAL EDUCATION
Integrating active learning with classical education
provides students with numerous opportunities to
become free thinkers and engage higher order
thinking skills.

5. ACTIVE LEARNING IS IMPORTANT
TO CLASSICAL EDUATION
Due to advancements in technology and accessible
digital content, students learn through stimulating
activities, problem-solving scenarios, and
collaboration (Campos & Bagatini, 2025).

6. WHY ACTIVE LEARNING
IS IMPORTANT
Reason 1: Engages higher order thinking skills
(Antionio & Prudente, 2024).

7. WHY ACTIVE LEARNING
IS IMPORTANT
Reason 1: Engages higher order thinking skills.
Reason 2: Encourages collaboration (Sudarwati
et al., 2025).

8. WHY ACTIVE LEARNING
IS IMPORTANT
Reason 1: Engages higher order thinking skills.
Reason 2: Encourages collaboration.
Reason 3: Builds confidence, self-efficacy.
(Ekayana et al., 2025).

9. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVE LEARNING
IN A CLASSICAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH CLASSROOM
English 9: Works Cited Tournament
Compete against other students by completing
a works cited entry for a source. Winner
proceeds to the next round in a tournament
format with a reward for the winner.

10. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVE LEARNING
IN A CLASSICAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH CLASSROOM
English 10: Literary Escape Room
Compete against other students and the clock
by completing numerous puzzles based upon a
unit of literature.

11. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVE LEARNING
IN A CLASSICAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH CLASSROOM
English 11: Mock Interview
Conduct a mock interview with a student and a
small panel so students experience workplace
interviews.

12. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVE LEARNING
IN A CLASSICAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH CLASSROOM
English 12: Collaborative Project
Prepare a group literary presentation project.

13. STRATEGIES FOR ACTIVE LEARNING
IN CLASSICAL EDUCATION
Attention getting
Be creative
Collaborate

14. CONCLUSION
Integrating active learning with classical
education benefits all who are involved.

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