Students are assigned a peer's paper to review.  After being assigned a peer, students write 2 pages of comments using detailed guidelines that walk them through what to look for.

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This close reading activity challenges students to “translate” poetry into propositional statements in order to make students more attentive to the nuances of language.

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This reflective activity is designed to provide the instructor with feedback about students’ understanding of course concepts and about their experience with the course.

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A three day simulation of the Parliament of World Religions teaches students about the role of faith groups in addressing climate change.

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In his sections, David Weimer does a weekly "exit poll" where students use the same piece of paper throughout the term to record thoughts at the end of section.

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In-class interactive game between students playing a modification of the "selectorate-electorate" game. This game has a leader distributing private and public benefits, and others voting.
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