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.

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Social sciences Humanities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

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

Health science

PatientGPT: Using AI to Compile Mental Health Case Studies

Student groups will generate an assigned patient profile and care plan by using AI, verify the references and present.

Languages and Literature

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Health science

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Biology Social sciences STEM

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Health science STEM Biology

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Health science STEM Biology

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Health science STEM Biology

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Health science STEM Biology

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

STEM Health science

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Social sciences History

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Social sciences

Identity Dot Exercise

Social sciences

Active Learning Activities