Category: Interactive Teaching Approach

Introduces the Harkness method and the ways to implement it in the classroom. Read More [Long, E. (2015, August 26). Less Tech, More Talk: Moving To A Discussion-Based Classroom. Retrieved June 20, 2016, from http://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/harkness-method-discussion-based-classroom/]

Discussion-based learning explanation and its benefits

B.G. Davis Tactics for effective questioning, like asking one question at a time, pose questions that lack a single right answer, ask focused questions, search for consensus on correct responses etc. Read More [Davis, B. G. (1995). Tactics for Effective Read More …

Strategies for managing controversial issues in discussions, such as planning for inclusive teaching, building trust and creating a positive climate, encouraging critical thinking, using experiential activities and using a conceptual framework. Read More [Inclusive Practices for Managing Controversial Issues in Read More …

The same guidelines explained in more detail to help instructors facilitate classroom discussion around controversial issues. Read More [Guidelines for Discussion of CyberBullying and Expressions of Anti-Gay Sentiment. (2016). Retrieved June 20, 2016, from http://www.crlt.umich.edu/publinks/cyberbulldiscussion]

Guidelines that can help instructors facilitate classroom discussion around controversial issues, such as establishing a clear purpose and ground rules, providing a common base for understanding, handling emotions responses, including everyone, summarizing discussion and gathering student feedback, how to handle Read More …

Lee Warren Handling controversial topics and heated discussions can be stressful and difficult. However, controversy can be a powerful tool to promote learning. This article offers instructors practical strategies for turning difficult encounters into learning opportunities. Read More

Peter Frederick Ten points to make note of when leading discussions. Read More Original copy [Frederick, P. (2012). The Dreaded Discussion: Ten Ways to Start. Improving College and University Teaching, 29(3), 109-114.]

Howard and Sue Lamb This document provides solutions to several common questions about leading discussions, including how to keep conversations flowing, and how to handle “discussion monopolizers”. Read More

William E. Cashin Strengths and limitations of discussions, how to foster participation, teacher’s and students’ roles in a discussion. [Cashin, W. E. (2011). Effective Classroom Discussion. Idea Paper, 49, 1-5.]