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.

Interdisciplinary

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.
Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Social sciences Psychology

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

STEM Chemistry

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

STEM Chemistry

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

Social sciences

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Social sciences

Family Feud

Social sciences

Museum Tour

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Chemistry

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution