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.

Active Learning Activities

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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

STEM Biochemistry

Blended Learning: Just in Time

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

STEM Biochemistry

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Social sciences Applied arts Health science

Solving World Issues: One Smartphone at a Time

The purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with the potential of online tools for problem-solving.

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

STEM Chemistry

The Right Tool for the Right Job

This activity encourages students to consider the nature of a chemistry problem and to identify the tools to solve it.

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Social sciences

Defining a Definition

In this single-class activity, students practice problem-solving related to definitions.