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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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Languages and Literature

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Two people in a conversation
Social sciences Psychology

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.

Health science

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

STEM Physics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

STEM Physics

Two Stage Quiz

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

STEM Health science

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Languages and Literature

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Languages and Literature

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

STEM Physics

Reflective Writing On Waves