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.

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.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

STEM Biology Social sciences

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Social sciences

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

Languages and Literature

Three-Tiered Writing

Social sciences

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Languages and Literature

Homophones Talent Show

Languages and Literature

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Social sciences

Museum Tour

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Interacting Objects

Physics STEM

Problem Sorting Review