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.

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Building Effective Teams

Action-Learning Sets

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Family Feud

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Interior Design – Library Design

National Building Code Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring