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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Applied arts
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Social sciences
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Instructional Level

University
College & CEGEP

Strategies & Approaches

Jigsaw
Interrupted Case Studies
One Minute Paper
Distributed Problem Solving
Two-Stage Assessment
Debates
Case-based Learning
Group Categorization and Sorting
Peer Instruction & Think-pair-share
Just in Time Teaching (JiTT)
Peer Assessment
Peer Review
Inquiry-Based Learning
Game-Based Instruction & Gamification
Flipped Classroom
Concept Mapping
Reflective Writing
Toolkit
Gallery Walk
Project-Based Instruction
Problem-Based Learning

Instructional Purpose

Preparation & knowledge activation
Application & knowledge building
Consolidation & metacognition
Assessment & knowledge refinement
Exploration & inquiry
Problem sets & questions

Time

Brief segment of class period (< 20 mins)
Single class period (< 90 mins)
Multiple class periods (2-3 classes)
Part of a semester (4-6 weeks)
Semester long

Class Size

Very small (< 20)
Small (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-250)
Very Large (>250)

9 Results

University
Jigsaw
Interrupted Case Studies
One Minute Paper
Distributed Problem Solving

Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

STEM Engineering

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Social sciences

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

STEM Biology

Protein Separation