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.

Two people in a conversation
Psychology Social sciences

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Social sciences

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

History Social sciences

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Chemistry STEM

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

Social sciences

Action-Learning Sets

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Chemistry STEM

Elemental Superhero