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.

Social sciences

In this test review activity, students create questions, exchange them with a peer, and answer each other's questions.

STEM Biology

In this activity students apply their knowledge of the physiology of the stress response to a real-life research scenario.

Social sciences STEM Biology

this activity is for students to design high level questions related to course material as a review and application exercise.

Humanities

The aim of this single-class activity is to help students consolidate their knowledge and review concepts seen in class.

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Students gain experience with a model of writing which employs Peer Assessment as the Active Learning strategy.

Social sciences

This activity is used to introduce students to the structure and essence of theoretical frameworks.

Social sciences

STEM Biology

In this activity students take on the role of a geneticist helping an individual recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

Social sciences

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.