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

Social sciences Humanities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

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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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

Chemistry STEM

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

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Chemistry STEM

Elemental Superhero

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective