Category: Discussion

• Discussion Methods Teaching and Learning

  Three Discussion Strategies

  

  Effective classroom discussions require intentional structuring to foster engagement and shared understanding. Discussions should be designed with clear objectives, whether synchronous or asynchronous, ensuring they serve a meaningful purpose beyond mere participation. A well-structured discussion follows three key phases: Respond, Discuss, and Reflect. In the Respond phase, students engage with…

  April 14, 2020
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  Fishbowl

  

  Fishbowl is a discussion strategy that focuses on both student-centeredness and listening skills. In a face-to-face classroom, you would arrange the students into a small group in the center of an outer ring. Students in the center would have a discussion and the students in the outer ring would observe.…

  March 28, 2020
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  Jigsaw

  

  A learning strategy you might find effective is an adaptation of the Jigsaw approach. Jigsaw was developed in the early 1970’s by Elliot Aronson. This short video describes a version of the Jigsaw approach adapted for live online sessions. It requires less movement between groups and includes an optional assessment…

  March 28, 2020