Discussions and Seminars

Classroom Discussion Techniques

We all need fresh inspiration every now and then for approaches to discussions in our classrooms.

• Effective Classroom Discussions. by Wasserman, S. (February 2010) from Educational Leadership, 67 (5).
• Classroom Participation and Discussion Effectiveness: Student-Generated Strategies, by Elise J. Dallimore, Julie H. Hertenstein & Marjorie B. Platt (2004) from Communication Education, 53:1, DOI: 10.1080/0363452032000135805
• Discussions: Teaching Strategies: Teaching Resources, from the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning, Indiana University Bloomington
• How to Hold a Better Class Discussion by Jay Howard, from An Advice Guide From the Chronicle of Higher Education.
• Ten Techniques for Energizing Your Classroom Discussions (PDF)

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