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

In this test review activity, students create questions, exchange them with a peer, and answer each other's questions.

Languages and Literature

In this multiple-class activity, students write three 250 texts, then learn to revise their writing based on peer feedback.

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Students gain experience with a model of writing which employs Peer Assessment as the Active Learning strategy.

Languages and Literature

In this multiple-class activity, students write a “texte expressif”, applying theory & grammatical lessons learned in class.

Social sciences

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.

STEM Engineering

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

STEM Engineering

The aim of this activity is to assess student understanding of concepts and facts related to course material.