Different Perspectives
Encouraging students to brainstorm and explore topics from different perspectives prior to research, writing or discussion requires them to think critically and expand their point of view.
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Category: Critical Thinking
Activities that require students to think deeply, take positions and support them, be more actively engaged, and make connections
Microthemes
Having students condense their writing to a 5×8 index card requires them to critically evaluate what to include – and gives you less to read.
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Models
For students to write effectively, they need to see what the goal is.
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Assign Writing for Alternative Audiences (not you!)
Help your students build rhetorical skills
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What if …
Describe a problem, situation, or scenario to students. Ask them to respond to a “what if” question which changes a variable, assumption, or outcome.
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Exam Examination
To support writing and reflection on test-taking strategies, have students review some of their answers and explain them.
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Syllabus Commentary
After students have reviewed the course syllabus, ask them to respond
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Ask For A Reaction
Asking for a reaction helps increase engagement with videos and/or readings
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