Definition of ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

 quotes:

1)      “… all learning is inherently active and that students are therefore actively involved”. (Bonwell, 1991, p. iii)

2)      “Something an individual does when he studies. It is an active, personally conducted affair”. (Dewey, 1924. P.390)

3)      “Active learning is a concept rather than a true educational model… it has people participate in their own learning process by involving them in some type of activity where they physically become a part of the lesson”. (Jackson, 2003, p. 2)

4)      “Play is an active form of learning that unites the mind, body and spirit.” (Eliason & Loa Jenkins, 2008, p. 25)

5)      “Active learning is a concept rather than a true educational model.” (Jackson, 2003, p.2)

Referances:

Bonwell, C. C. (1991). ACTIVE LEARNING: Creating Excitement in the Classroom (1 ed.). Washington: The George Washington University.

Dewey, John. 1924. Democracy and Education. New York: Mac-millan.

Jackson, T. (2003). Activities That Teach. USA: Red Rock.