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Lecture 11 - Discussion Method

The discussion method is an interactive teaching technique that employs two-way communication between the teacher and students. Through verbal and non-verbal feedback, the teacher can determine if students have achieved the desired learning outcomes or need more guidance. Classroom discussion is defined as an activity where people talk to share information, seek evidence, or find solutions. Effective discussion involves arranging chairs in a circle to facilitate seeing faces, respecting all opinions, using small groups, questioning opinions to encourage rethinking, and memorizing students' names.

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Lecture 11 - Discussion Method

The discussion method is an interactive teaching technique that employs two-way communication between the teacher and students. Through verbal and non-verbal feedback, the teacher can determine if students have achieved the desired learning outcomes or need more guidance. Classroom discussion is defined as an activity where people talk to share information, seek evidence, or find solutions. Effective discussion involves arranging chairs in a circle to facilitate seeing faces, respecting all opinions, using small groups, questioning opinions to encourage rethinking, and memorizing students' names.

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GENERAL METHODS OF

TEACHING
L E C T U R E 11

DISCUSSION METHOD
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DISCUSSION METHOD

• Most of the time human


beings are in one way or
other interacting with
each other.

• Discussion is simply
exchange of ideas and
opinions.

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DISCUSSION METHOD

• The discussion method employs two-way communication and


open-dialogue technique between the teacher and the learner.

• Verbal and non-verbal feedback from teacher is the key


element in this method, which permits the learner to determine
if the desired learning outcomes have achieved. If not, the
learner may be directed to work more and present the
information again, but in a different manner.

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DEFINITION OF CLASSROOM DISCUSSION

• The Dictionary of Education as cited in Jones et al (1994, p.1)


describes discussion as:

“An activity in which people talk together in order to


share information about a topic or problem or to seek
possible available evidence or a solution. It is used more
and more in student-centered learning venues as a means
of engaging students in the “active” construction of
learning through collaboration and the exchange of
perspectives”.

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DIFFERENT WAYS TO CREATE EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM DISCUSSION

1. Classroom arrangement:
4. Tackle the opinions:
• Chairs and desks arranged in a circle is a
preferred classroom arrangement • If a student gives an incorrect answer or
because students can see each other's doesn't understand the material, he/she may
faces. be asked questions to get him to reconsider.
• Students do not feel comfort in sitting in • These questions can also be directed at the
rows because it covers too much space group. This process of asking questions
and classroom looks confined. will help him to rethink his position, help
other students who are confused and give
2. Respect of opinions: their peers the opportunity to answer
• Teacher should establish rules before correctly
generating classroom discussion.
• An environment where every one’s ideas
5. Memorization of students’ names:
are given respect is highly appreciated.
• Identifying everyone by name will make
3. Grouping: the class more personable. It would give
• Small groups are more preferable. In them an opportunity to develop some
these smaller groups, each student may rapport for onward classroom discussions.
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be given a mini-assignment

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