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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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Elementary school science teacher in biology class

Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Biochemistry STEM

Blended Learning

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Engineering STEM

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Student writing on a piece of paper

Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question