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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Interdisciplinary

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Interdisciplinary

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

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Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

Put Your Theory on Trial

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring