Engagement: Discussion Strategies
Discussion is a large part of many classes. However, often when an instructor is planning a discussion what ends up happening is a lecture where the instructor does most of the talking with one or two students chiming in from time to time. Here are some ways to get students to do some of the talking.
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Think-Pair-Share
This strategy is simple and very effective. You can also add different variations to serve the needs of your class. It will save your voice and give students an opportunity to work with the information for better retention.
After delivering content over a concept to students, have them pair up and take turns reframing the concepts to each other while you walk around the room listening in. Then, call one one or two pairs to share with the class.