Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

Social sciences Humanities

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Social sciences Humanities

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Languages and Literature

These gamified activities will help sensitize students to the nuances of diction and allow them to work together.

Languages and Literature

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Chemistry

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Social sciences STEM Biology

STEM Chemistry

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Social sciences

Social sciences

Social sciences History

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Social sciences