1. A Learning Strategy Discussion

3. Can assess knowledgeand attitudes Useful to introduce a new topic Can be teacher or learner based Overview of Discussion

4. Advantages Discussions are more interesting then a lecture. Students can apply what they know to a lecture. All have a chance to voice an opinion Students may have different views to bring to a lecture.

5. Limitations Not all students participate. Students may not be challenged. Due to age some topics may not be effective in a discussion

6. View a video together Directing the discussion can guide students Discussions after a presentation can tell how effective it was Discussions help students remember and think Integration ideas

7. Lesson Idea Civil War Lesson for 7th-8th grade students Display or project a map Ask students what would they be willing to fight for. Ask students what they think would cause the United States to split into two sides and then fight. Limit student responses for fairness Guide lesson not lead it Encourage students afterwards

8. Discussion must have a purpose. Set the discussion rules early Use question strategies. Use visual cues Close by summarizing Ask students to consider their answers Student participation is the best method for students in discussion. Discussion Tips