In my teaching, the goal is as much to guide students to think critically like a social scientist as it is about informing them on current and classical theories. In my experience teaching both substantive and methodology courses, centering coursework around the methodology and craft of the political science research process helps students to better absorb course material, but also to grow as critical thinkers. Class debate moves beyond discussions of what do we know into discussions of how do we know. Since the purpose of a liberal arts education is to train independent thinkers, this is an important shift to make within the classroom.