Teaching format tip
Article
Structure engagement around personal connection and critical reflection. Students should process challenging ideas while relating content to their own experiences and developing perspectives. Use articles to stimulate thinking and encourage deeper engagement with complex topics.
Research Article
Provide reading guides focusing on methodology, evidence quality, and logical structure. Students should identify key arguments, evaluate supporting evidence, and assess limitations. Use articles as springboards for generating research questions or comparing methodological approaches. Have students present critical analyses to peers, emphasizing how findings connect to broader theoretical frameworks.