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.

Health science

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Health science STEM

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology.

Social sciences

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

Chemistry STEM

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

Environmental science

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

Languages and Literature

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

Biology STEM

This is an application-based activity that draws upon lesson material students have seen in previous classes.