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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STEM Mathematics

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.

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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.

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Applied arts

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.
Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

STEM Physics

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

STEM Physics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

STEM Physics

Two Stage Quiz

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

STEM Physics

Engineering Physics IF-AT

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Physics

Problem Sorting Review

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3