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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12 Activities

Social sciences Humanities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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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.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

STEM Chemistry

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

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

STEM Chemistry

Elemental Superhero

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective

STEM Physics

Home Wiring

STEM Physics

Newton’s Third Law