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.

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

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.

Categorizing for Review

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

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

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Family Feud

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

National Building Code Jeopardy

Piece of Paper Question