Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Projet Specific: Webzine

Building Effective Teams

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

Three-Tiered Writing

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Homophones Talent Show

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Projects on Junot Diaz: “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”

Action-Learning Sets

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Limestone Rescue

Elemental Superhero