Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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.

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

Can I Use the Internet?

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

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

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Family Feud

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

National Building Code Jeopardy

Explosives Detective