For example, he might ask students to identify the three most important issues in the reading, to discuss a relevant case, or to identify key principles based on the reading. This process requires about five minutes of class time. This longer process requires about twenty minutes of class time. Dr. Knott collects all papers, and provides very brief comments on their content.
Students select a new partner each week.
Because he does this at each class meeting, students soon learn to take reading assignments seriously.