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

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.

Psychology Social sciences

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.

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Put Your Theory on Trial

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Can I Use the Internet?

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Home Wiring