Learning activities are key to helping students apply what they've just learned. For instance, after discussing the theory behind various cooking techniques, I have students immediately put that knowledge into practice by preparing dishes that demonstrate those techniques. These hands-on activities help them solidify their understanding and make the course content more relevant and exciting, as they can directly see how the skills they’re learning translate into real-world applications in the kitchen. These activities help students connect the dots between theory and practice, whether creating a new recipe or perfecting a cooking method.