Abstract-The study investigates the effect of active learning strategies on the learning motivation, communication skills and the academic achievement of the graduate learners when blended with the traditional lecture method of teaching. Variables were studied via on group pre-test post-test design on 54 first semester masters of education students studying at international Islamic university, Pakistan. The group was taught through traditional lecture method till the mid-term examination. After mid-term examination the teaching method was altered by using active-learning model in integration with lecturing by the researcher over a period of till terminal examination. To assess the effects of the active learning strategies on students’ learning motivation, a standard questionnaire was used, whereas a questionnaire was constructed to assess the communication skills and the academic achievement variable was measured through the comparison of mid-term and terminal results. Major findings through t-test indicated that the learners were more motivated, their communication skills were improved and academic achievement rated significantly high through active learning. Keywords: Active Learning Motivation; communication Skills; Academic Achievement.