Improving Discussions. Idea Paper No. 15 [microform] / William E. Cashin and Philip C. McKnight
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- Cashin, William E
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1986
- 5 p.
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Suggestions to help create and maintain effective classroom discussion are offered, and strengths and weaknesses of this approach are identified. Discussion is defined as a variety of teaching approaches that focus on two-way, spoken communication between the teacher and the students, and more importantly among the students themselves (e.g., recitation, dialogue, and guided and pure discussions). Discussion approaches are suited to a number of course goals, including: providing the instructor feedback about student learning; meeting higher-order cognitive objectives, such as application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation; helping students develop interest and values and change attitudes; and allowing students to become more active participants. Disadvantages include: difficulty in gaining student participation because a perceived threat in speaking out and peer pressure not to excel; the time involved; the difficulty in covering significant amounts of content; the need for more forethought compared to lecturing; and less control for the teacher. Recommendations are offered regarding three aspects of discussions: improving cognitive or intellectual learning, improving the affective or interest/value aspects of learning, and increasing participation. (SW)
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