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.

Humanities Interdisciplinary

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

Chemistry STEM

Students learn how to problem solve and review their peers in a low stakes situation (no grades).

Environmental science

In this activity, students learn to define sustainability and apply this to a single Montreal neighbourhood.

Chemistry STEM

In this activity, students are presented with the concepts of nomenclature in organic chemistry to encourage self learning.

Biology STEM

Social sciences

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.

Engineering STEM

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

Chemistry STEM

Chemistry STEM

Using cards in a "Chemicard' deck, students determine which ionic compounds are most likely to form.

Physics STEM

Physics STEM

Students use the Tracker software to analyze projectile motion to determine which equations fit the plots produced.