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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STEM Mathematics

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.

Health science

PatientGPT: Using AI to Compile Mental Health Case Studies

Student groups will generate an assigned patient profile and care plan by using AI, verify the references and present.

Health science

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Health science

DIY Case Building: Reverse Cases for Lung Pathologies

Students build a client "chart" based on a set of basic pathophysiology and contextual elements

STEM Biochemistry

Exam Preparation

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Social sciences

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

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

Languages and Literature

Pratique d’écriture

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Social sciences

Museum Tour

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Physics

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Health science

Muscle Videos

STEM Chemistry

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

STEM Physics

Newton’s Third Law