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.

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Health science STEM

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Social sciences

Identity Dot Exercise

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Social sciences

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Social sciences

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics