Documentation:Classroom Discussions

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Bibliography

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• Doak, E. D. (1969). Toward a strategy for classroom discussion J Secondary Educ. Permalink

• Fry, J. P., & Michigan State Univ, East Lansing Learning and,Evaluation Service. (1978). Classroom discussion skills. papers on learning and teaching #30. Permalink

• Gall, M. D., & Gall, J. P. (1993). Teacher and student roles in different types of classroom discussions. Permalink

• Green, T. D. (2000). Responding and sharing: Techniques for energizing classroom discussions. Clearing House, 73(6), 331-34. Permalink

• Jeris, L. (2002). Comparison of power relations within electronic and face-to-face classroom discussions: A case study. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 42(3), 300-11. Permalink

• Muller, H. L. (2000). Facilitating classroom discussion: Lessons from student-led discussions. Permalink

• Perry, C. M. (1974). Group interaction analysis for improvement of classroom discussion. Permalink

• Scott, H. V. (1974). Conducting classroom discussions: Some useful competencies Kappa Delta Pi Record. Permalink

• Snider, A. C. (1984). Ethics in academic debate: A gaming perspective. National Forensic Journal, 2(2), 119-34. Permalink

• Soranno, P. A. (2010). Improving student discussions in graduate and undergraduate courses: Transforming the discussion leader. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 39, 84-91. Permalink

• Tessier, J. T. (2009). Classroom debate format: Effect on student learning and revelations about student tendencies. College Teaching, 57(3), 144-152. Permalink

• Worsley, A. F. (1975). Improving classroom discussions: Ten principles Improving College and University Teaching. Permalink

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Online Resources

• Effective classroom discussions - The IDEA Center Publications
• Improving discussions - The IDEA Center Publications

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