LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING
DONE BY:
SHYLA
SRILALITHA
VIDHU
ARYALAKSHMI
SIGNATURE
What is activity-based learning?
• Activity-Based Learning is an instructional
approach where students engage in activities
directly related to the subject matter.
• Instead of being mere recipients of information,
they actively construct knowledge by doing tasks,
participating in hands-on experiences, and being
involved in real-life scenarios.
DEFINITION
Activity based learning is defined as a
learning process in which students are
constantly engaged (Panko et al., 2007).
A method where students actively engage in
learning through hands-on activities,
projects, and explorations.
ow Do You Conduct Activity-Based Learning?
Planning: Identify clear learning objectives and plan activities around them.
Engagement: Start with an introductory activity to gauge students' prior knowledge and
capture their interest.
Execution: Incorporate a variety of types of activity-based learning – from projects to
games, ensuring all learning styles are catered to.
Feedback: After each activity, facilitate a feedback session. It allows for reflection and
deeper understanding.
Assessment: Evaluate not just the end result, but also the process, collaboration, and
individual contribution. Use various digital assessment tools to help you in the
evaluation of this part.
ADVANTAGES
• Encourages Students to express themselves
• Activity-based learning provides them with the opportunity to
say what they have learned through the act of doing rather
than simply taking notes.
• Makes the Classes Interactive
• It allows the students to interact and know each other. It
helps them to collect information via personal research and
• experience.
Helps the students to become Independent– Activity-based learning is built
around a self-directed learning approach. It encourages the students to
conduct their own experiments and learn from their mistakes. Students learn
to take accountability for their work and at the same time feel recognized for
their actions.
Supports Overall Development of children– Activity-based learning helps to
develop social skills in children and also fosters team spirit in them. It helps to
enhance the knowledge of children at the ground level. It supports them to
acquire knowledge outside their educational environment and know reality.
DISADVANTAGES
• Time-Consuming – Planning and conducting activities take more time
than traditional teaching methods.
• Resource-Intensive – Requires various materials, tools, and resources,
which might not always be available or affordable.
• Difficult to Manage Large Classes – It can be challenging for teachers to
handle and monitor large groups of students effectively.
• Teacher Training Required – Educators must be skilled in designing and
facilitating activities effectively.
• Assessment Challenges – Measuring
• individual student progress accurately can be difficult since learning
happens in a group setting.
EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
• Increased Engagement:
• Students are more actively involved in the learning process, leading to
greater interest and motivation compared to passive learning methods.
• Deeper Understanding:
• Hands-on activities allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-
world situations, resulting in a more profound comprehension of concepts.
• Development of Critical Thinking Skills:
• Activities often require students to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems,
promoting critical thinking abilities.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Collaborative activities encourage students to work together, fostering
communication and teamwork skills.
• Personalized Learning:
• Activities can be tailored to cater to diverse learning styles and individual
needs, allowing students to engage with the material in a meaningful way.
• Creativity and Innovation:
• Open-ended activities encourage students to think creatively and come up
with unique solutions.
EXAMPLES
• Examples of activity-based
learning include: role-playing,
simulations, hands-on
experiments, group
discussions, field trips,
building models, debates,
creating presentations, solving
puzzles, art projects, playing
educational games, and
conducting surveys - essentially
any activity that engages students
actively to learn a concept through
doing rather than just listening.
