Students outperform faculty in recognizing the use of active learning methods

This study assesses the recognition and satisfaction of active learning methods among instructors and students during emergency remote teaching due to COVID-19. We examined 58 medical school sessions using the PORTAAL tool and postclass surveys. Findings show students accurately identified active learning, while instructors did not. Satisfaction correlated with perceived active learning use, regardless of accuracy, highlighting the importance of aligning self-perception with actual teaching practices to enhance educational outcomes.