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.

Social sciences Humanities

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Social sciences Humanities

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

Mathematics

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

Social sciences Psychology

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Chemistry

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Social sciences

In this multiple-class activity, students explore a chosen neighborhood in Montreal and investigate significant social issues

STEM Chemistry

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.