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

Environmental science

The aim of this activity is to provide students with an overview of survey design and execution.

Languages and Literature

In this multiple-class activity, students write three 250 texts, then learn to revise their writing based on peer feedback.

Social sciences

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

Languages and Literature

In this multiple-class activity, students write a “texte expressif”, applying theory & grammatical lessons learned in class.

STEM Biology

Social sciences

Environmental science

In this semester-long activity, students visit a farm several times to engage in a critical analysis of that ecosystem.

Environmental science

Languages and Literature

In this multiple-class activity, students build a toolkit of essay-writing skills through analyzing a short story text.