Posts Tagged ‘classroom discussion’
May 21 - Using Media Materials to Set the Stage for Learning: A Strategy for All Disciplines
By: Camille Belolan in Teaching and Learning
Humanities and social sciences instructors have long borrowed from media communications to drive home concepts. For example, a business instructor might clip a magazine article pointing out how inappropriate attire can negatively influence the outcome of an interview with a company. Philosophy professors might motivate a classroom discussion on hedonism by discussing the antics of popular young superstars as reported in the tabloids.
May 8 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in Classroom Discussions
By: Mary Bart in Free Reports, Teaching & Learning
A lot of students seem to assume that as long as the assigned work is completed on time, test scores are good, and attendance is satisfactory, they shouldn’t be forced to participate. This special report will help you create favorable conditions for more active classroom discussions.
March 27 - Creating a Class Participation Rubric
By: Adam Chapnick in Educational Assessment, Effective Teaching Strategies
After years of stating my expectations for tutorial participation orally, I have developed a rubric that I think both improves my accountability as an assessor and provides my students with a clear sense of my expectations for class discussions. It also makes clear my focus in the small group setting: creating a “learners-centered,” as opposed to a “learner-centered,” environment.
February 3 - Building Student Engagement: Classroom Interactions
By: Chris Palmer in Effective Classroom Management, Effective Teaching Strategies
In the fifth installment of a six-part series on building student engagement today’s teaching tips focus on strategies for improving classroom interactions.
