Instructional Strategies: Discussions

By: Natalie Stewart

Learning

What is it?

The development of new knowledge

How do students learn? 

They interact with information

Can teachers promote learning?

Yes!

Discussions enhance learning.

Ideas are exchanged.

Opinions are voiced.

What are the benefits?

They are interesting.

They are challenging. 

  

     Students must think about the    information and apply it to other  concepts.

They are inclusive.

   

All students are given the opportunity to engage in the discussion.

They promote the growth of new ideas.

What are the limitations?

Limited participation

Sometimes unchallenging

Topics may be too difficult

May not be effective with young students 

How can it be incorporated into the classroom?

Discussions can be used to...

 Activate prior knowledge

Discuss  what you already  

know.

Self-assess understanding

 Elicit questions and answers

 Help students internalize information

Evalute the effectiveness of instruction

How can you help your students learn?  

Allow your students to discuss!