Active learning is “a method of learning in which students are actively or experiential involved in the learning process and where there are different levels of active  learning, depending on student involvement.”  It is a model of instruction that focuses the responsibility of learning on learners.

Active learning is the opposite of passive learning; it is learner-centered, not teacher-centered, and requires more than just listening; active participation of each and every student is a necessary aspect in active learning. Students must be doing things and simultaneously think about the work done and the purpose behind it so that they can enhance their higher order thinking capabilities. Many research studies have proven that active learning as a strategy has promoted achievement levels and some others say that content mastery is possible through active learning strategies. However, some students as well as teachers find it difficult to adapt to the new learning technique.