Active learning

VDOE's T/TAC at VCU offers a variety of resources related to active learning. Teachers plan for active learning when they develop and implement activities to engage students as part of the educational process. Activities that engage students in their learning can assist students to understand and apply information.

Examples of resources available from our lending library include:

Instructional materials

• Hands-on math materials
• Hands-on reading materials (e.g., color-coded magnetic phonics set, unifix phonics and phonemic awareness stations, unifix vocabulary and fluency kit)
• Individual dry-erase response paddles
• Magnetic write-on, wipe-off dice (small and large)
• Processing cards and cubes
• Snap-on whiteboard paddle set

Teacher resources

• ETA Cuisinaire. (2006). Hands-on Standards: The First Source for Introducing Math Manipulatives: Grades Pre-K. Vernon Hills, Ill.: ETA Cuisinaire. Manuals are available for grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6.
• Harmin, M. (2006). Inspiring Active Learning: A Complete Handbook for Today’s Teachers. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
• Heide, A. (2001). Active Learning in the Digital Age Classroom. Toronto: Trifolium Books.
• Silberman, M.L. (1996). Active Learning: 101 Strategies To Teach Any Subject. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
• Wiederhold, C.W. (1998). Cooperative Learning and Higher Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix. San Clemente, Calif.: Kagan Publishing.

Visit our lending library or contact a Program Specialist to learn more about what is available to meet your instructional needs.