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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Mathematics STEM

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.

Languages and Literature

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Mathematics STEM

An Abundance of Bells

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Languages and Literature

Projet Specific: Webzine

Languages and Literature

Three-Tiered Writing

Languages and Literature

Putting the “You” in Education: Using Self-reflections for Learning

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Languages and Literature

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Engineering STEM

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.