Their participation includes a short reaction paper turned in at the end of each class. But don't be fooled into thinking that these students are taking an easy class that requires little thinking or learning. Now I know so much about the conflict that Ireland has experienced for hundreds of years. The smaller class allows for more group work, which is more personal and keeps me interested in the subject. But Miller said she thinks that seniors are more qualified to teach their peers than many may think.
Many people go right to teach following graduation.
You are qualified at that point. Several other universities seem to agree with Miller's view. Each semester, undergraduates teach two to five courses. There are benefits to being taught by a peer. It is different from being taught by a Ph.D. who has studied the subject for years.