Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Taskmaster: Diction Icebreakers

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

Reimagining the Reading Quiz: Peer Instruction in English

Students do a reading quiz in class and revise their answers after developing and sharing a rationale for their choice.

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Blended Learning

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Urban Planning Project

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Vénus d’Ille: Police Enquiry

Durkheim Suicide: Functionalist and Conflict Theory

Rédaction d’un Paragraphe de Texte Expressif

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Rhetorical Strategies