Active Learning: Cognitive Engagement and Learning Outcomes

This lecture explores the concept of active learning, emphasizing the importance of cognitive engagement in the learning process. It covers topics such as the optimal arousal theory of motivation, the ICAP hypothesis, and the impact of different modes of engagement on learning outcomes. The instructor discusses research findings on effective learning strategies, the protégé effect, and the use of concept maps and self-explanations. The lecture also delves into the ICAP framework, which categorizes engagement behaviors into interactive, constructive, active, and passive modes, and how these modes influence learning. The session concludes with a discussion on the empirical validation of the ICAP hypothesis and its application in educational settings.