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.

Biology Environmental science Geography

A self-guided walk exploring how – and why – Earth changed over its 4.6 billion year history.

Social sciences Humanities

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

Health science

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

STEM Health science

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology.

Humanities

Students learn to see an issue from multiple perspectives and think critically about arguments from different perspectives.

Humanities

The aim of this single-class activity is to help students consolidate their knowledge and review concepts seen in class.

Social sciences Humanities

STEM Engineering