The last thing any teacher wants to be is boring. One of the best ways to avoid this is to get your students involved. Not only does it keep them from tuning you out while you lecture, but hands-on learning, or experiential education is a proven way for students to learn more effectively. Some key benefits to this type of teaching are:
-Students are forced to think more critically about the subject.
-Every student will have a different experience, facilitating discussion and debate.
-Students take away a working knowledge of the subject, not just facts on paper.
It is important to realize, though, that not all experiences and activities are valuable. Activities should not be used just to wake up students. The activities must be pertinent to what is being taught and add something worthwhile to the students' understanding of the subject.
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