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Event: GSPDT - Encouraging Discussion in the Classroom
Starts: Tuesday 2/25/2025 01:00 PM
Ends: Tuesday 2/25/2025 02:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenters: Graduate Teaching Consultants, Center for Teaching Excellence
Hosted By: Center for Teaching Excellence
Contact Information: cte@tamu.edu
Description: Description: Discussion is a primary instructional technique in diverse classroom types (e.g., lecture, recitation, and laboratory). Discussion supports students in thinking critically about content material. This workshop, open to graduate student and postdoctoral research associates, will explore both the art and science of facilitating effective discussions in the classroom.
Participants will receive several handouts outlining how to implement various discussion strategies in the classroom.

Participants will be able to...

1. Discuss the benefits of building in time for discussion during lecture.

2. Describe the difference between debate, dialogue, and discussion.

3. Explore varied instructional techniques supporting classroom discussion.

4. Compose discussion guidelines for the classroom.




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Open to: Grad Students
Registration Starts: Tuesday 10/22/2024 1:00 AM
Registration Ends: Tuesday 2/25/2025 1:00 AM
Seats Available: 50 of 50
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