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.

Languages and Literature General

This activity has students challenge the literal meaning of a text (ie. the supernatural explanation for a murder).