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The document outlines a discussion model for teaching that has 4 main ideas: 1) The theoretical foundation is based on Vygotsky's social development theory and cooperative learning approaches. Planning involves identifying topics, objectives, and developing student knowledge. 2) Implementing the model involves 3 phases: introduction of the topic, student exploration and expression of ideas, and closing to summarize key points. 3) Assessment evaluates both content knowledge and critical thinking, as well as informal observations of social development. Motivation comes from social skills development and group work. 4) Modifications include developing social skills in online discussions and using the approach with students of different ages.

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Discussion Model

The document outlines a discussion model for teaching that has 4 main ideas: 1) The theoretical foundation is based on Vygotsky's social development theory and cooperative learning approaches. Planning involves identifying topics, objectives, and developing student knowledge. 2) Implementing the model involves 3 phases: introduction of the topic, student exploration and expression of ideas, and closing to summarize key points. 3) Assessment evaluates both content knowledge and critical thinking, as well as informal observations of social development. Motivation comes from social skills development and group work. 4) Modifications include developing social skills in online discussions and using the approach with students of different ages.

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Hierarchic: 4 Main Ideas

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Rebekah Bridges

2008 Edwin Ellis, All Rights Reserved Published by Makes Sense Strategies, LLC, Northport, AL www.MakesSenseStrategies.com

Date:

DiscussionModel

2/26/15

Is about

Studentsshareandtalkabouttheirideasregardingacommontopic
Main idea

Theoretical
Foundation/Planning

TheoreticalFoundation
A.VygotskysSocialDevelopmentTheory
Socialinteractionsiscriticalinlearning
B.Groundedincooperativelearning
Providestructuredrolesforstudentswhilepromoting
studentinteractions
Planning
A.IdentifyingTopics
Controversialtopicsortopicsthatallowfordiffering
opinionsarebest
B.SpecifyLearningObjectives
Evaluationoranalysislearningobjectives
Getstudenttothinkaboutatopicinananalyticalway
Practicecriticalthinkingindiscussions
Discussionscontributetosocialdevelopment
C.DevelopingStudentKnowledge
Studentsmusthaveextensiveknowledgeabouta
topicbeforehand
D.Establishingstructure
Lessonmustbehighlyorganizedandstructuredso
lessondoesnotfallapart;canbestructuredmany
ways(ex:readapassage,assignatask,thendiscuss
fromdifferentcharacterspointsofview)

Main idea

Implementing

A.Phase1:Introduction
Teacherintroducesthetopicanda
discussionstartertograbstudent
attention,createfocus,andtriggerprior
knowledge
B.Phase2:Exploration
Studentscanexplorethetopic,express
theirthinking,andtakeaside/position;
importantforteacherstoofferavarietyof
perspectives,monitordiscussion,redirect
studentfocus
Thisphasepromotesdeepunderstanding
andsocialskills
C.Phase3:Closure
Summarizingthemainpointsbroughtup
inthediscussion;clearsupagreements
anddisagreements;trytolinkwhatyou
havelearnedtothenextlesson

Main idea

Assessment/Motivation

Assessment
A.AssessingContent&CriticalThinking
Useatraditionalmethod,usuallyessayitems,
toassesscontentknowledge;askstudentsto
supporttheirconclusionswithevidencefrom
thetextforcriticalthinkingpractice
B.AssessingSocialDevelopment
Willbeinformalandbasedonteacher
observations;systematicobservationsare
usefulhere(takenotesoncriteria&provide
studentswithfeedbackafterward)
Motivation
A.SocialSkills
Discussionisahugemotivatorinthatitallows
everyonesvoicetobeheard,andpeople
usuallyhavesomethingtosaythatcanadd
valuetoothersunderstanding
B.GroupWork
Workingtogethertoexploredifferent
perspectivesevokescuriosityandinterest

Main idea

Modifications

A.DevelopingSocialSkillsin
TechnologyMediatedCommunication
Certainsocialskillsshouldbefollowed
electronically,likekeepingmessages
short,creatingapleasanttone,andusing
correctgrammar.Teachersshouldmodel
thisforstudents.
B.CooperativeLearning/Discussionwith
StudentsofDifferentAges
Younglearnerscanbenefitfrom
discussionsandcooperativelearningif
lessonsareshortandorganizedwithclear
directions.Theymustusefamiliar
materials,aswell,likeastorythatthey
justread.

So what? What is important to understand about this?

TheDiscussionModelallowsstudentstoformulatetheirownviewpointsonclassroommaterialandarticulatethemconfidentlyamongclassmates,a
lifelongusefulskill.Thismodelemphasizesdeepunderstandingoftopics,criticalthinking,andeffectivesocialandcommunicationskills.

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