Active learning supports any instructional process, no matter the
taught subjects. As known, at academic level, literature classes tend
to be more traditional than other ones, ignoring the advantages of a
cooperative and interactive teaching style characteristic of active
learning.
The purpose of the paper is not to plead for the replacement of the
traditional lecture, but to make teachers aware of the benefits of
active learning in order to at least reflect on applying this kind of
teaching strategies to their classes.
We consider that a combination between classical lectures and active
techniques will increase students’ motivation and involvement in the
learning process.