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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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Water rat - Photo by Matt Seymour, Unsplash.

Biology STEM

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

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.

Psychology Social sciences

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

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Put Your Theory on Trial

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Sensation and Perception Lab

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Low Stakes Debate

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Gender and Job Inequality

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Museum Tour

Organic Food vs GMOs

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Cycles of Matter