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.

Social sciences

In this test review activity, students create questions, exchange them with a peer, and answer each other's questions.

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Students gain experience with a model of writing which employs Peer Assessment as the Active Learning strategy.

Chemistry STEM

Students learn how to problem solve and review their peers in a low stakes situation (no grades).

Social sciences

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.

Chemistry STEM

Using cards in a "Chemicard' deck, students determine which ionic compounds are most likely to form.