Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Sensation and Perception Lab

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Low Stakes Debate

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Museum Tour

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Problem Sorting Review