چکیده (انگلیسی):

The view of the learner has changed from that of a passive recipient of knowledge to that of an
active constructor of knowledge. One way in which constructivism can manifest itself is by
implementing active learning strategies where “knowledge [is] directly experienced, constructed,
acted upon, tested, or revised by the learner." (Thompson & Jorgensen, 1989). Classroom
experiments can provide a stimulating active learning exercise for students being introduced to
theories, concepts, and real life data. By actively participating in an experiment, students will
better understand the concepts the experiment is designed to demonstrate, have fun, and be more
involved in class. Using an audience response system to replicate theoretical studies, actual
survey data, and social or economic experiments is useful as the results are displayed instantly
(no need for the pen/paper method that requires out of class tabulation) and it allows for
immediate discussion. Additionally, students’ reflection of their experience in the experiment is a
great way to encourage active learning and promote deeper, critical thinking.