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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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.

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Chemistry STEM

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Chemistry STEM

Stereochemistry Activity

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question

Chemistry STEM

Limestone Rescue