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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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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STEM Physics

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

Social sciences Psychology

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Social sciences

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

STEM Physics

Active Learning Activities

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Put Your Theory on Trial

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Categorizing for Review

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review