Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Connotation Exercise: Interview and Presentation

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Identity Dot Exercise

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion

Engineering Ethics