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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Psychology Social sciences

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Biology STEM

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Physics STEM

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Biochemistry STEM

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

The aim of this activity is to apply course materials to real-world problems using Case Studies.

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

This activity gives the students the opportunity to talk about the concepts seen in class and to discuss with their peers.

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Biology STEM

Protein Separation

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Home Wiring