Embedded Files
Classroom discussions make it possible for students to connect with one another in various ways, such as to activate prior knowledge, explore new topics, learn from others, and demonstrate learning. What's neat about classroom discussion is that it engages students. It gives all students the chance to participate.
Classroom discussions make it possible for students to connect with one another in various ways, such as to activate prior knowledge, explore new topics, learn from others, and demonstrate learning. What's neat about classroom discussion is that it engages students. It gives all students the chance to participate.
With a 0.82 effect size, a student has the potential of two years academic growth in half the time.
With a 0.82 effect size, a student has the potential of two years academic growth in half the time.
An effect size of 0.40 is what Hattie refers to as a hinge-point regarding what is significantly effective or at “a level where the effects of innovation enhance achievement in such a way that we can notice real-world differences” (Hattie, 2009).
An effect size of 0.40 is what Hattie refers to as a hinge-point regarding what is significantly effective or at “a level where the effects of innovation enhance achievement in such a way that we can notice real-world differences” (Hattie, 2009).
Classroom discussion is another critical area of Hattie’s study with a huge effect size. Classroom discussions provide the opportunity for students to communicate with one another for a variety of functions including to:
Classroom discussion is another critical area of Hattie’s study with a huge effect size. Classroom discussions provide the opportunity for students to communicate with one another for a variety of functions including to:
- Activate prior knowledge
- Explore new topics,
- Learn from others, and
- Demonstrate their learning
This is an engagement strategy which provides all students the chance to participate, especially when structured in a way that extends beyond a teacher-student question and answer sequence.
This is an engagement strategy which provides all students the chance to participate, especially when structured in a way that extends beyond a teacher-student question and answer sequence.
Make Classroom Discussion Work
Make Classroom Discussion Work
Some ideas:
- Before having students respond to questions using an online platform, have students discuss briefly with a partner.
- Listen and seek insights into how students are interpreting questions (giving the teacher an opportunity to clarify or redirect).
- As a result of discussion prior to sharing responses, students will generate more thoughtful responses with deeper analysis and more complex ideas.
- View and select individual students’ responses to either use as models or deepen further discussion for the whole class.
- Make strategic decisions about what you see, such as which students to call on or how to nudge students’ thinking in advance. (Source)
The main benefit of classroom discussion is that YOU, as the teacher, can use class discussion as a source of data to adapt instruction.
The main benefit of classroom discussion is that YOU, as the teacher, can use class discussion as a source of data to adapt instruction.
Navigation Menu: Home | Roadblocks | Why Classroom Discussion | Project Stations | Reflections
Google Sites
Report abuse