Facilitating Class Discussions

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Facilitating Class Discussions

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Activity 1

Design a graphic organizer that delineates the four areas of a Developmental discussion. Then pose a question to be discussed by small collaborative groups (four in each group) who write in their individual responses to the question in each of the four areas of the graphic organizer. Have groups share the finished product and turn in the graphic organizer for credit. Be sure the organizer has the name of the contributor for each area.

Activity 2

Create a discussion question that is introduced by a common or personal event and then a controversial event. Ask the students to state facts in support of their hypothesis. Question the students about the question to solicit information, analysis of the information, and evaluation of the information.

Activity 3

Take one single topic and design a comparative, evaluative, and critical question on that topic.

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