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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13 Activities

Mathematics STEM

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.

Two people in a conversation
Psychology Social sciences

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

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Biology STEM

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

Biology STEM

From “yum” to “yuk”: a case in point… mutation

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

Interior Design – Library Design

Biology STEM

Does X Associate with Y?

Biology STEM

Biological Molecules