SLICCs offer a structured yet flexible way for students to take ownership of their learning through personalized learning experiences, reflection, and evidence-based assessment.
Learning Activities
Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) and Flexible Classrooms (FCs) promote collaboration, engagement, and technology-enabled learning. These spaces encourage peer and team-based learning, shifting students from passive recipients to active co-creators. Effective use involves fostering group work, accountability, and adaptable instructional strategies that enhance participation and deepen learning outcomes.
Exam wrappers are activities that “wrap around” an exam to enhance students' meta-cognition and their reflection on their assessments.
Advance the success of non-native English speakers by applying inclusive instructional strategies that improve comprehension, lower language barriers, and ensure equal opportunities for participation.
Integrate critical reflection into your course by having students examine their experiences, challenge assumptions, and foster continuous growth and improvement.
As learning tools, writing exercises are valuable because they help students think critically about course material while encouraging them to grasp, organize, and integrate prior knowledge with new concepts.
Design effective small-group tasks that promote collaboration and accountability by aligning activities with clear objectives and structured support.
Design effective lessons by aligning objectives, activities, and assessments; structuring content for clarity and flow; and incorporating strategies that actively engage students and support diverse learning needs.
Implement effective group work by setting clear expectations, designing purposeful tasks, and supporting student collaboration throughout the process.
Improve group effectiveness and accountability by assigning roles that clarify responsibilities, support collaboration, and help students develop key teamwork skills.