I happend to read an article discussing the differences between "active learning" and "passive learning". Particularly in L1 language acquisition, children are more likely to develop rich vocabulary as well as fluent language skills when raised in an environment where there are substantial interactions with caretakers like parents or other siblings. It's because children are expected to actively respond to those around them. "Interaction", which inspires children to actively behave, seems to be one of the keys for children's intellectual growth. In fact, the article further says that children spending much time on watching TV, which is a typical example of "passive learning", are likely to show lower scholarstic attainments and tend to perform less on IQ test... In this sense, playing video games might be relatively better than just watching TV, because it allows a player to interact in some ways, I guess...

When it comes to "education", therefore, teachers should bear in mind that it's not good enough, or even worse, merely to impart knowledge to students. It's when students actively involve themselves in learning that they can achieve something. I believe that active learning should be emphatically encouraged...