This monograph by Charles C. Bonwell and James A. Eison explores the nature of active learning in higher education, its empirical research, common obstacles, and how faculty and staff can implement active learning techniques. It defines active learning and discusses the current climate surrounding it. The book offers strategies for incorporating active learning into lectures, such as pausing for discussions, using demonstrations, and incorporating short writing exercises. It also covers various other methods like visual learning, cooperative learning, debates, and role-playing. The authors address barriers to implementing active learning, including educational tradition, faculty self-perception, and the risk of losing control. They provide recommendations for faculty, faculty developers, administrators, and researchers to encourage the adoption of active learning. The monograph includes over 200 references and an index, making it a comprehensive resource for educators and educational researchers.This monograph by Charles C. Bonwell and James A. Eison explores the nature of active learning in higher education, its empirical research, common obstacles, and how faculty and staff can implement active learning techniques. It defines active learning and discusses the current climate surrounding it. The book offers strategies for incorporating active learning into lectures, such as pausing for discussions, using demonstrations, and incorporating short writing exercises. It also covers various other methods like visual learning, cooperative learning, debates, and role-playing. The authors address barriers to implementing active learning, including educational tradition, faculty self-perception, and the risk of losing control. They provide recommendations for faculty, faculty developers, administrators, and researchers to encourage the adoption of active learning. The monograph includes over 200 references and an index, making it a comprehensive resource for educators and educational researchers.