Why we learn better by doing ?

What is the cone of Edgar Dale ?

During the 1960s, Edgar Dale (an american educator) theorized that learners retain more information by what they “do” as opposed to what is “heard”, “read” or “observed”.

We retain primarily what we discuss and what we do !

Why using the « active » method ?

We learn more easily when we remember in different ways : when you see the word, say it, hear it, do it ...

We learn better when we are in movement, when we communicate : that create a physical or emotional reaction. So, when you discuss, do an activity or when you discover a new place, you have a reaction and you learn easier.

We retain longer and faster when we play games : your brain retains what you said or you heard for longer periods of time because you have been active and you felt emotions.

Learning happens through actual hands-on experiences.

The more senses and emotions that are used, the greater our ability to learn from and remember an event or experience.

Absolutely French is the first school of french where you learn by doing, in a friendly atmosphere (through games, cooking classes and treasure hunts in Paris.)