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.

Active Learning Activities

27 Results

Health science

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

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

Health science STEM

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

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

Health science

Mock Data Collection and Role Play for Health Disciplines In-Lab Practice

Students play the role of a client in a simulated clinical intervention to provide a more authentic context for lab practice

Physics STEM

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

Biochemistry STEM

Exam Preparation

Humanities

5 Senses Lab

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review

Biochemistry STEM

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Social sciences

Gender and Job Inequality

Social sciences

Summative Assessment: My Diagnosis Assignment

Social sciences

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Chemistry STEM

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

Chemistry STEM

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

Biology STEM

Cytoskeletal Proteins in Amoeba

Biology STEM

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

Engineering STEM

Mine Ventilation Design

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Chemistry STEM

Stereochemistry Activity

Biology STEM

Organic Food vs GMOs

Biology STEM

Does X Associate with Y?

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Engineering STEM

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Physics STEM

What is Torque?