1 Theme: According to Baldick, a theme may be defined as âa salient abstract idea that emerges from a literary workâs treatment of its subject-matter; or a topic recurring in a number or literary worksâ (Baldick 258). 2  Themes in literature tend to differ depending on author, time period, genre, style, purpose, etc.
Active Learning. Active learning is any activity that allows students to engage the course materials during instruction so that the teacher and the student can ascertain the students' mastery of the materials and adjust the instruction to facilitate further learning.
If the instructor sees or believes important information has been missed by some, he will stop and level-set to make sure the information is communicated effectively to the students. If there is a small group that needs help, the instructor will take time during breaks and lunch to assist the student(s). This is fundamental to our Active*Learn â¢ training methodology. We have implemented this approach for the past three years with excellent results.