A contemporary teaching and learning approach to enhance active learning using the newly proposed O-P-A (Optical, Physical and Acoustic) model

Abstract

This study introduces a new model namely O-P-A (Optical, Physical and Acoustic) model to enhance active learning. The newly proposed model contributes to extend the current literature of the V-K-A model (Visual, Kinaesthetic and Auditory) for active learning. Three activities are implemented at three stages of the research, with each one involves in different approaches and methods to active learning. The impact of the newly proposed O-P-A model in overcoming passive learners in the Media and Society course is also investigated. Preliminary survey were carried out prior to implementation of approach to get a feel of the existing class delivery problem and post implementation survey is carried out to obtained feedback on the implementation of the new approaches Positive findings about the interactive classrooms are often confounded with active learning pedagogy. Our findings confirm that the interactive and active learning approaches create a positive learning environment which induces great outcomes.