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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Mathematics STEM

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.

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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.

Health science

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

Physics STEM

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Biochemistry STEM

Exam Preparation

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Biology STEM

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT