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.

Applied arts

This is a jigsaw activity where students map key developments in workplace design over 100 years.

Humanities Social sciences

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

Humanities Social sciences

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Mathematics STEM

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Humanities Social sciences

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

Humanities Social sciences

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Mathematics STEM