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Tag: discussion strategies
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The number one way any teacher can use snow to plan and deliver effective discussion, even in the middle of summer
Snowballing Discussion Strategy: Explanation Imagine a snowball rolling down a snow-covered hill. The more it travels the more mass it picks up. As it progresses, the snow that is in…
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Discover how to use the colours of the rainbow to structure effective, meaningful and engaging discussions in your classroom
Rainbow Groups Discussion Strategy: Explanation This activity generates two discussions. In the first, a series of different groups discuss different topics. In the second, the members of those groups disband…
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What is a community of enquiry and how can savvy teachers use this discussion strategy to engage their learners?
Community of Enquiry Discussion Strategy: Explanation A community of enquiry is a democratic way of developing discussion. Due to how it works, it tends to increase learner motivation. The room…
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How sitting learners in a circle presents multiple opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills
Circle Time Discussion Strategy: Explanation Arrange the room so all the tables are moved to one side and the chairs are set out in a circle. Learners and teacher take…
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How can you quickly improve the quality of your learners’ writing by harnessing the power of discussion?
Discussion is a great way to help learners develop their ideas about a topic before they start doing any writing. It gives an opportunity to think at length and to…
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How can you effectively model discussion for your learners, immediately improving the quality of their speaking and listening?
As the teacher, learners are watching you and analysing how you behave. They act in accordance with what they observe. If you model excellent discussion, you set an example for…