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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Humanities Social sciences

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

Biochemistry STEM

Blended Learning

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

STEM Mathematics

Sketching the graph of a curve

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Engineering

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question