Can active learning improve retention of mechanical engineering concepts?

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In summary, active learning has been shown to significantly improve retention of mechanical engineering concepts. This teaching method encourages students to engage in hands-on activities, group discussions, and problem-solving exercises, which have been found to be more effective than traditional lecture-based learning. By actively participating in the learning process, students are better able to understand and retain complex concepts in mechanical engineering. This approach has been widely adopted in engineering education and has been proven to enhance student learning outcomes.
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Hi everyone!

I'm an undergrad in mechanical engineering and I quite frequently forget everything I learn in class right after I finish exams (not because I want to lol...it just happens)

I'm trying to better my intuitive understanding of mechanics and to apply it in real world applications so I can apply it to projects I want to work on (and to maybe feel better about knowing how/why simple mechanisms work). I feel as though going over questions that others post I actually retain more information than when I'm in class.

Hope to learn a lot from everyone!
 
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