Lectures vs Active LearningLectures can be defined as “a speech read or delivered before an audience or class”. (Dictionary.com). On the other hand, active learning is defined as “a learning environment that allows students to speak and listen, read, write, and think while applying what they learn.” (Meyers and Jones). There are many notable differences between these two types of teaching/learning styles. Lectures can be considered simple reading because they derive from the Latin word “to read” (Hanford). Active learning is different. This involves many different types of learning, such as cooperative learning which is simply problem-based learning and the use of case methods and simulations to promote active learning (Hanford). There are many other ways to use active learning, such as one-minute assignments that require students to answer a given question within a one-minute time frame so the teacher can see how or they understand the material (Paulson and Faust). Daily journals are another way to use active learning. They are similar to one-minute homework assignments, except that students write down what they learned during the day (Paulson and Faust). Active learning stimulates critical thinking, while lectures only allow the student to listen and disconnect from the teacher. Lectures are not always considered a bad thing. It's a simple way to teach students quickly (Kelly). It is also very easy for the teacher to prepare. “Logistically, a lecture is often easier to create than any other teaching method. » (Kelly). Lectures are also beneficial for those who learn aurally. This type of teaching appeals most to their learning style (Kelly). Those who learn by listening are prepared for college of this nature because...... middle of paper ......y and understand the information better. Works cited “Active learning”. CRLT. University of Michigan, nd Web. November 22, 2013. Dolle, Meg. “Opinions about students who do well in class.” Personal interview. December 10, 2013. Hanford, Emily. “Rethinking the way students are taught.” Rethink the way students are taught. American Public Media, nd Web. November 18, 2013.Kelly, Melissa. “Advantages and disadvantages of the conference. » About.com Secondary education. About.com, and Web. November 20, 2013. “Conference”. Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, and Web. December 2, 2013. “Delivering conferences in style. » Deliver conferences in style. University of Tennessee, nd Web. December 6, 2013. Paulson, Donald R. and Jennifer L. Faust. "Questions and answers". Active and cooperative learning. Np, and Web. November 22, 2013. “TEACHING STRATEGIES.” » Teaching strategies. George Mason University, nd Web. November 18. 2013.