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Here's a contrarian point of view:
I'm actually slightly uncomfortable with too much 'teaching' of uke. I think we (or at least I) spend an enormous amount of time in Aikido telling people what they are supposed to do, and that one of the wondeful things about uke is that it leaves a little more breathing room for self-discovery.
Sometimes, however, I will devote a class to focus on uke and their choices and point out the opportunity that being uke gives you for learning about commitment and being responsive. I also make a point, when working with people, to let them know if it seems like they are throwing their balance away unnecessarily.
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