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.

Languages and Literature

Research, writing & editing activity that builds interpretive skills and the ability to incorporate research.

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.

Humanities

Languages and Literature

STEM Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

STEM Engineering

In this semester-long activity, students design and analyze mine ventilation systems as well as problem-solving skills.

Languages and Literature

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

Social sciences Humanities

STEM Engineering