Active Learning Activities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Taskmaster: Diction Icebreakers

These gamified activities will help sensitize students to the nuances of diction and allow them to work together.

Silent Discussion

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Categorizing for Review

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

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Piece of Paper Question

Reflective Writing On Waves

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review