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Active learning is a new term for me that came out of this chapter.  Active learning requires that students be active in the pursuit of knowledge.  This seems to be very close to the ideas behind using inquiry for the classroom as well.  You want to engage the students and be partners in the pursuit of knowledge.  I like the statement form the book, when students produce something the experiences are even more active.  The assessment piece for students  can be formal or informal on the task that the students are completing.  I think that authentic and active learning should always be the goal.