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.

Health science

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

STEM Biochemistry

Blended Learning

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Engineering

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Physics

Reflective Writing On Waves

STEM Physics

What is Torque?