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 Thesis on Trial

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

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Students gain experience with a model of writing which employs Peer Assessment as the Active Learning strategy.

Building Effective Teams

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

Action-Learning Sets

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Students collaborate and learn from each other on how to interpret molecules in 3D based on molecular drawings.

Does X Associate with Y?

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

Interior Design – Library Design

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Piece of Paper Question

The aim of this activity is to assess student understanding of concepts and facts related to course material.

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Biological Molecules

Dark Lords IF-AT

Explosives Detective

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3

Newton’s Third Law