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Tag: whole-class discussion
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The Discussion Toolkit – Free Resource
Weave Effective, Structured Discussion Opportunities into Any Lesson Viewed and Downloaded 140,000+ Times by Teachers Around the World 🎯 Key discussion strategies explained in simple, practical language. 🎯 Suitable for…
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Why are research discussions a great tool teachers can use to underpin classroom discussion and help learners become better speakers and listeners?
Research Discussion Discussion Strategy: Explanation This activity involves learners using discussion as a research tool. By talking to other members of the class and eliciting their thoughts, learners are creating…
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The number one simplest strategy any teacher can use to improve the quality of discussion in their classroom
Discussions often stall at the first stages. This is frequently because learners either do not want to say anything or do not feel they have anything worth contributing. We will…
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What are some of the best ways skilled teachers scaffold paired discussion, group discussion and whole-class discussion?
Scaffolding involves: Here are six examples of scaffolding strategies, two each for paired discussion, group discussion and whole-class discussion. Paired Discussion Scaffolding Strategies Strategy One – Question Sequence Provide each…
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How to use paired discussion, group discussion and whole-class discussion to develop learner oracy
A big part of oracy is facilitating discussions between learners. These can be in pairs, in groups, or they can involve the whole class. All three approaches have their benefits.…