WatSEE-aligned Actions
- Incorporate a variety of active learning strategies that are accessible, allowing for flexibility (e.g., regarding the level of social interaction required)
- Incorporate one or more learning activities that support individual and collaborative learning, for example:
- Think-pair-share
- Muddiest point/1-min reflection
- Clickers
- Opinion line-up
- Sticky-note clustering
- Fishbowl
- Circle of voices
- Quescussion, or
- Structured debates
- Integrate one or more inclusive engagement activities that promote different ways of participating in class (these activities are adaptable for small, large, and online classes), for example:
- Gallery walks
- Peer evaluation
- Discussion roles
- Case studies
- Jigsaw
- Debates
- Concept map
- Individual problem solving
- Inkshedding
- Online discussion boards
- Online polling and games
- Affinity cluster
- Point students to learning skills resources or incorporate learning skills into your course (e.g., note taking, time-management)
Resources
Centre for Teaching Excellence
Active Learning Activities
Implementing Group Work in the Classroom
Group Work in the Classroom: Types of Small Groups
Activities for Large Classes
Group Work: Assignment of Roles
Teamwork Skills: Being an Effective Group Member
Inclusive Engagement Activities
Student Success Office
Instructor Resources (Learning Skills)
Quick Tips and Tools (for students)
Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
Anti-Racism Education Road Map
Associate Vice-President, Academic
Framework for Teaching Effectiveness