This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.
Items in this lesson
Class Discussion
Slide 1 - Slide
Importance
Adding interest to the topic
Reinforcing learning
Providing instructor feedback
Letting students know they're on the right track
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Suggestions
Make everyone feel comfiratble and envolved.
Create a friendly atmosphere.
There should always be a goal.
Do not allow a few students dominate the discussion.
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The goal
Students who actively participate in class discussion will be able to "think on their feet", while also being able to understand and gain new knowledge.
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Speak & Listen
Engage students prior knowledge.
Allow quiet students to speak up.
Give student at least 10 seconds to think, before erphrasing a question.
Have students ask each other questions, or have them summarize another student.
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The Facilitator
Think about the discussion in advance.
Set up the classroom for discussion.
Do not interrupt!
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In Class Tips
There should be groud rules in the classroom for class discussion.
Questions should be directed to the whole class.
have students write down their answer first.
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Continued...
Let it be a student driven discussion.
Divide a large class into small groups.
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Discussion Etiquette
Practice active listening (paraphrasing).
summarize discussion.
Do not rush conversation.
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Formative Assessments
Quizlet
Kahoot
Flipgrid
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Slide 10 - Slide
Slide 11 - Video
How many different types of questions were mentioned in the video?
A
6
B
5
C
4
D
7
Slide 12 - Quiz
Topics and starter questions should be related to students...
A
prior knowledge
B
last class discussion
C
lower level of Blooms
D
interests/concerns
Slide 13 - Quiz
Discussions are more powerful if they are student lead.
A
True
B
False
C
True
D
False
Slide 14 - Quiz
Conclusion
Let the discussion be student based.
Set up the classroom and topics in advance.
Facilitate the discussion without dominating the conversation.
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References
Willis, P. (2018, January). How Important is it for Your Students to Participate in Class Discussions? Retrieved February 20, 2019, from https://study.com/blog/how-important-is-it-for-your-students-to-participate-in-class-discussions.html
Virtual, M. (2017, March 13). Module 3: Questioning and Discussion in the Classroom. Retrieved February 20, 2019, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGBLMdXnTmo