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Patient Interviews

One unique feature of SCRB 167, "Stem Cells and Regeneration in the Pathobiology and Treatment of Human Disease," is the use of in-class patient interviews, in which students spend the final hour of a three-hour class asking questions of a live patient about his or her illness and experience.

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Legality of Torture Debate

In History of Science course "Brainwashing and Modern Techniques of Mind Control," students participate in a role play to debate the legality of torture and other types of coercive interrogation.

Analyzing Andean Artifacts

Each week in "Pathways through the Andes," students examine and discuss 10-15 objects from the collection of the Harvard Peabody Museum.

syllabus.doc

final paper assignment.docx

Credit Score Opener

In EC970, Household and Consumer Finance, Robert Turley started class with a real-life activity - an examination of an actual credit score.

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lesson plan.txt

reading 1.pdf

reading 2.pdf

"Just in Time" Response Papers

Students submit response papers immediately prior to attending class with the goal of increased preparedness for discussion.

Chalk Talks

In Systems Biology 201, in an effort to prevent paper regurgitation, students were pre-assigned to present "chalk talks" of the reading at each session.

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document.pdf

Reactions to Revolution?

How did race, gender, employment, and other characteristics condition people's responses to revolutionary activities during the American Revolution? In this activity, students take on different personas and consider whether they would support a boycott of British goods.

Affordable Care Act Posters

In this activity, students examine posters to identify different viewpoints on the Affordable Care Act.

Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Case Study

By using a case study, students identify different interests that can compete when formulating health policy.

Propositional "Translations" of Poetry

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

Practicing the Rhetoric of Thomas More

After reading Thomas More’s Utopia, students debate topics related to the text in order to understand More’s use of rhetoric.

handout.doc

Exploring Medieval Chinese Religions

In this activity, students discuss three religious traditions of medieval China to consolidate knowledge and bring out the similarities and contrasts.

Buzz Groups

In her class "France and the World: Human Rights, Race, and Revolution," Rachel Gillett had small groups work on different questions in order to stimulate discussion.

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Oral Presentations

Rachel Gillett reports that in the History and Literature Sophomore Tutorials, students are required to do three oral presentations with the help of the instructors in order to hone their public speaking and critical thinking skills.

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Data for Discussion

Patient Interviews

One unique feature of SCRB 167, "Stem Cells and Regeneration in the Pathobiology and Treatment of Human Disease," is the use of in-class patient interviews, in which students spend the final hour of a three-hour class asking questions of a live patient about his or her illness and experience.

Legality of Torture Debate

In History of Science course "Brainwashing and Modern Techniques of Mind Control," students participate in a role play to debate the legality of torture and other types of coercive interrogation.

Analyzing Andean Artifacts

Each week in "Pathways through the Andes," students examine and discuss 10-15 objects from the collection of the Harvard Peabody Museum.

Credit Score Opener

In EC970, Household and Consumer Finance, Robert Turley started class with a real-life activity - an examination of an actual credit score.

"Just in Time" Response Papers

Students submit response papers immediately prior to attending class with the goal of increased preparedness for discussion.

Chalk Talks

In Systems Biology 201, in an effort to prevent paper regurgitation, students were pre-assigned to present "chalk talks" of the reading at each session.

Reactions to Revolution?

How did race, gender, employment, and other characteristics condition people's responses to revolutionary activities during the American Revolution? In this activity, students take on different personas and consider whether they would support a boycott of British goods.

Affordable Care Act Posters

In this activity, students examine posters to identify different viewpoints on the Affordable Care Act.

Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Case Study

By using a case study, students identify different interests that can compete when formulating health policy.

Propositional "Translations" of Poetry

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

Practicing the Rhetoric of Thomas More

After reading Thomas More’s Utopia, students debate topics related to the text in order to understand More’s use of rhetoric.

Exploring Medieval Chinese Religions

In this activity, students discuss three religious traditions of medieval China to consolidate knowledge and bring out the similarities and contrasts.

Buzz Groups

In her class "France and the World: Human Rights, Race, and Revolution," Rachel Gillett had small groups work on different questions in order to stimulate discussion.

Oral Presentations

Rachel Gillett reports that in the History and Literature Sophomore Tutorials, students are required to do three oral presentations with the help of the instructors in order to hone their public speaking and critical thinking skills.

Quick Critical Thinking

Once a month, David Weimer uses critical-thinking prompts in section that students respond to via quick write or partner discussion.

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