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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Languages and Literature

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Languages and Literature

Connotation Exercise: Interview and Presentation

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Social sciences History

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Social sciences

Identity Dot Exercise

Languages and Literature

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Social sciences

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Social sciences

Museum Tour

Social sciences

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion