Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

An Abundance of Bells

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

Three-Tiered Writing

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Homophones Talent Show

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Museum Tour

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

The Ideal Classroom

Limestone Rescue

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution