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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STEM Mathematics

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.

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.

STEM Biology

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Biology

Protein Separation

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

STEM Chemistry

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