ETP - Planning Effective Class Discussions
Rationale
Practices
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Ask or post open-ended, analytical, or opinion questions to increase participation
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Sequence questions to progress toward higher order thinking
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Provide guidance to help students develop questioning skills for productive online discussions
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Explain the role of discussion in supporting learning
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Develop a grading policy or discussion forum rubric with clear criteria
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Respond with positive reinforcement, and prompt for elaboration and clarity
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Assign a self-grading activity
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Create a physical space or online environment conducive to discussions
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Create small groups for more in-depth online discussions
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Require students to apply content from assigned readings