Learning Activities about Academic Integrity
Consider facilitating small group discussions about honor, honesty, and integrity at multiple points in a semester (e.g., an early introduction, renewed focus before a new major assignment, or starting their preparation for a major exam).
Link the signing of codes to an active learning experience, for example, short writing linked to Classroom Activities/Assessment Techniques (CATs).
Learning Activity Examples
3-2-1 Strategy for Graded Assessment
Drawing on our discussion about originality, integrity, and developing course assignment work within an academic, professional, or public context, please respond to the following prompts:
- List three (3) characteristics of integrity expectations for our major course assignments.
- Explain two (2) ways that I, as your instructor, will respond to academic integrity breaches.
- Describe one (1) strategy or resource you can use when facing an assignment difficulty or dealing with a stressful situation while working on assignments.
Think-Peer-Share Strategy for Exams
- Please review the syllabus for details on preparing for and taking course quizzes and exams. Take note of the following:
- When and where it is acceptable to collaborate with peers, tutors, TAs, and instructors.
- What guidance and resources are available to help you prepare for exams?
- Bring these notes to our next class session.
- During class, you’ll talk in small groups (3 – 5 people) to compare your responses, and then, as a whole group, we’ll draw up a Top 10 list of Exam Preparation Practices.
- Following this activity you’ll each sign an affirmation pledging your support of these ten (10) items as our shared academic integrity practices.
