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+Active learning is any learning in which pupils are engaged in regulating, and taking ownership over, at least some of their learning.  That is, it need not be about pupils being ''physically'' active, but it should involve them being ''mentally'' active!  Active learning might involve *[[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|inquiry]]-based learning and *[[Teaching Approaches/Collaboration|collaboration]] which involves pupils in the use of subject specific [[Teaching Approaches/Language|language]] and [[Teaching Approaches/Higher order|higher order]] thinking, especially:
+#[[Teaching Approaches/Scientific method|thinking like a scientist]] and [[Teaching Approaches/Mathematical thinking|mathematical thinking]];
+#[[Teaching Approaches/Reasoning|reasoning]], particularly in [[Teaching Approaches/Group work|group work]] settings involving effective [[Teaching Approaches/Group talk|group talk]];
+# [[Teaching Approaches/Visualisation|visualisation]] which involves pupils in organising their thoughts, and artefacts (digital or otherwise) to work through problems, and work with other pupils to solve problems and reason together.
+Explore the other pages covering these areas for more ideas, and have a look at the lesson ideas and professional development resources below.
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