Effective Class Discussions
Discussions offer the opportunity to hear student perspectives and engage in debate and dialogue. They also present challenges like encouraging participation among a wide variety...
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Discussions offer the opportunity to hear student perspectives and engage in debate and dialogue. They also present challenges like encouraging participation among a wide variety...
Lecture still dominates as the primary instructional strategy used by faculty. Lecturing provides an opportunity to explain challenging material, add interest to readings, and link...
Higher order thinking (HOT) is thinking on a level that is higher than memorizing or restating facts. It requires students to know and understand the...