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Tag: critical thinking
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Create a discussion scenario using the time-honoured set-up of the psychiatrist’s consulting room
Analyst’s Couch Discussion Strategy: Explanation This activity mimics the set-up of a consulting room without making direct use of the methods of psychoanalysis. Learners are invited to analyse opinions, arguments…
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What happens to oracy in your classroom when you prioritise reasoning?
Reasoning forms an integral part of discussion. Identifying and following up on assertions means you can help learners get into the habit of giving reasons, evidence and examples to support…