10. Active Learning refers to a range of teaching and learning activities that require students to participate in class in ways other than sitting still and listening quietly. Such activities can include brief question and answer sessions, discussions integrated into a traditional lecture, and hands on activities. The types of active learning very depending on teaching goals, the classroom context such as students' abilities, class size and the discipline. As you engage your students in learning, you will be deciding on the appropriate tasks, and also ways to set clear expectations, design effective evaluation strategies, and provide helpful feedback. (From http://depts washington.edu)