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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Humanities Social sciences

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

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

Biology STEM

Hemoglobin Hustle: An Adaptation of Race for the Hat

Used the Race for the Hat activity to create a Jeopardy-style session on blood & blood disorders for a pathophysiology class.

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

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

Biology STEM

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Biology STEM

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System