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.

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STEM Mathematics

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.

Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.
Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

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

Social sciences Psychology

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Social sciences Applied arts STEM Health science

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Social sciences

Gender and Job Inequality

Social sciences

Action-Learning Sets

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Physics

Engineering Physics IF-AT

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT