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    This document discusses the discussion method of teaching and provides guidance on how to effectively lead classroom discussions. It outlines three key concepts for discussions: getting started by establishing clear expectations and a comfortable environment; maintaining discussions through summarizing ideas, integrating responses, and encouraging participation; and reflecting after discussions to improve future sessions. While discussions promote interaction and understanding, they also require strong note-taking skills from students and may make some uncomfortable speaking in front of others. Overall, the document advocates using different teaching methods appropriately for different learners, similar to using different fishing lures, to create an engaging educational experience.

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    This document discusses the discussion method of teaching and provides guidance on how to effectively lead classroom discussions. It outlines three key concepts for discussions: getting started by establishing clear expectations and a comfortable environment; maintaining discussions through summarizing ideas, integrating responses, and encouraging participation; and reflecting after discussions to improve future sessions. While discussions promote interaction and understanding, they also require strong note-taking skills from students and may make some uncomfortable speaking in front of others. Overall, the document advocates using different teaching methods appropriately for different learners, similar to using different fishing lures, to create an engaging educational experience.

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    This document discusses the discussion method of teaching and provides guidance on how to effectively lead classroom discussions. It outlines three key concepts for discussions: getting started by establishing clear expectations and a comfortable environment; maintaining discussions through summarizing ideas, integrating responses, and encouraging participation; and reflecting after discussions to improve future sessions. While discussions promote interaction and understanding, they also require strong note-taking skills from students and may make some uncomfortable speaking in front of others. Overall, the document advocates using different teaching methods appropriately for different learners, similar to using different fishing lures, to create an engaging educational experience.

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    Discussion Method

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    Nur Athirah
    This document discusses the discussion method of teaching and provides guidance on how to effectively lead classroom discussions. It outlines three key concepts for discussions: getting started by establishing clear expectations and a comfortable environment; maintaining discussions through summarizing ideas, integrating responses, and encouraging participation; and reflecting after discussions to improve future sessions. While discussions promote interaction and understanding, they also require strong note-taking skills from students and may make some uncomfortable speaking in front of others. Overall, the document advocates using different teaching methods appropriately for different learners, similar to using different fishing lures, to create an engaging educational experience.

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    The key takeaways are that discussions can stimulate critical thinking but require preparation and structure. Effective discussions also require establishing rapport with students and accommodating different learning styles.

    The three key concepts of discussion method are getting started, throughout the discussion, and after the discussion.

    Some tips for getting started with a discussion are to create a comfortable environment, get to know students, clarify rules and expectations, and communicate the importance of discussions.

    Methods and Techniques of Teaching: DISCUSSION

    By, Ang Wee Shin Nur Athirah Fairuz Ramlee Nur Nazhatul Nisha
    Sri Vaishini

    Teaching With Discussions

    One of the most challenging teaching methods, leading discussions can also be one of the most rewarding. Using discussions as a primary teaching method allows you to stimulate critical thinking.

    As you establish a rapport with your students, you can demonstrate that you appreciate their contributions at the same time that you challenge them to think more deeply and to articulate their ideas more clearly.

    3 KEY CONCEPTS OF DISCUSSION METHOD


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    2. 3.

    Getting started Throughout the discussion After the discussion

    Getting Started
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    Create a comfortable, nonthreatening environment. Get to know your students and the skills and perspectives they bring to the discussions. Clarify the rules and expectations for discussions at the outset. Communicate to students the importance of discussion to their success in the course as a whole.

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    5. Plan and prepare the discussion. 6. Accommodate different learning preferences. 7. Provide a structure.

    Throughout The Discussion


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    At appropriate points in the session, summarize the major ideas and write them on the board. Combine discussions with other methods. Integrate student responses into the discussion without making the discussion merely a studentteacher interaction.

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    4. Use verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage participation. 5. Create a balance between controlling the group dynamic and letting group members speak. 6. Show respect for all questions and comments. 7. Do not answer your own questions.

    After the Discussion


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    Rethink, retool, revise.


    Take brief notes on how each discussion went and use these as the basis for reorganizing your plan for: discussion improving your presentation skills rethinking the material included developing ideas for future teaching.

    Pros and Cons

    PROS
    Discussions provide greater interaction between teacher and students. Teachers maintain a greater control over what is being taught because they are able to steer the discussion. Teachers can check on what students are retaining through questions posed. Students may feel more comfortable asking questions during discussions.

    Cont..

    CONS
    Students who are weak in note-taking skills will have trouble understanding what they should remember from discussions. Some students may not feel comfortable being put on the spot during a whole group discussion.

    Food For Thought

    Teaching is like fishing

    You use different lures for different fish You use different methods for different learners.
    Where, instructional methods are the instruments When played alone they make sound When played together in tune, rhythm, and feeling, they become amazing music!

    Teaching is like beautiful music

    Thank You!

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