DiscussionStrategy

byShelby Ware

Exchange of ideasand

opinions

Discussion =

Among small group

Among large group

With or Without Teacher

Teachers should ask higher-order thinking questions

“How?”“Why?”

Questions that focus on what you wish to have students consider.

Advantages of Discussion Strategy

Interesting

Students don’t have to sit and listen to someone recall facts to them.

Advantages of Discussion Strategy

Challenging

Students can think and apply what they already know.

Advantages of Discussion StrategyInclusive

Students all have the chance to speak.

Advantages of Discussion Strategy

Opportunity for New Ideas

Students can add new ideas to the information they already know.

Limitations of Discussion Strategy

Potential

for

Limited

Participation

Limitations of Discussion Strategy

Sometimes

Unchallenging

Limitations of Discussion Strategy

Difficulty Level

Some questions are too hard based on students’ level of knowledge.

Limitations of Discussion Strategy

Age Appropriateness

May not be effective with younger students unless directed by teacher.

Discussions help teachers easily

•Assess Knowledge

•Assess Skills

•Assess AttitudesAt the beginning of a new topic orat the start of the school year.

Discussion =Winning Strategy

Interesting

Challenging

InclusiveNew Ideas

Cooperative

Learning