Mark Anderson_Module2_Strategies Assignment
- 2. An oral exploration of a topic, object, concept or experience. Provides opportunities to generate and share questions and ideas in class settings. An Alternative to traditional lecturing Empowers students to drive learning Guided Discussion Video
- 3. to help students make sense of the world to stimulate thought, wonder, explanation, reflection and recall to provide opportunities for students to clarify and expand their ideas and those of others to promote positive group interaction and conversation to demonstrate questioning techniques
- 4. Open-ended Discussions Open-ended discussions begin with a sincere question posed by teacher or student There is no one correct or concise answer. All listeners consider the question. Clarify students' responses when necessary. Student-student dialogue Teacher models the role of mediator. Guided Discussions Guided discussions begin with teacher-posed questions Through discussion, students achieve a deeper understanding of the topic. After some time is spent on teacher-posed questions students should be encouraged to facilitate discussions
- 5. Discussion can used in all subjects Establish the learning goal Have students reflect on what they will discussing Find out students initial thoughts on topic Start discussion with a guiding question Allow students input to drive discussion Prepare as if your are going to be a participant strategies video
- 6. Pros Allows students to voice their opinions Students-Centered Allows for a variety of opinions to be heard & considered Cons Certain personalities may dominate discussion Lack of preparedness on class part can kill discussion quickly Students can easily pull class off topic