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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11 Activities

Mathematics STEM

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.

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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.

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Engineering STEM

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

Chemistry STEM

Explosives Detective