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.

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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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Languages and Literature

Taskmaster: Diction Icebreakers

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

Mathematics

Crossing Dimensions: A Math Odyssey into Cross Products

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

Social sciences Humanities

Can I Use the Internet?

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

STEM Biochemistry

Blended Learning

Languages and Literature

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Languages and Literature

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Languages and Literature

Rhetorical Strategies

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Languages and Literature

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question