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Discussion as a Way of Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)
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Discussion as a Way of Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) |
Author: Stephen D. Brookfield
Published: 2005-08-09 |
List price: $38.00
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 Great guide for new teachers
I have been teaching for 10 years and have had lots of opportunity to put these techniques into practice. Many of the times discussions did not go well -- and the book describes why. Many times the discussions went well -- and the book describes why. In short, the book reflects the good and bad experiences I have had and so seems true to my experience. I wish I had a book of this sort when I was first starting out. Since discussion is encouraged today as it enables more action in class, but it can be very daunting encouraging students to get started and keep a discussion productive, fair, and equally engaging for all students. So a guide like this can be a great help. Some of the suggestions are very practical and easy to use and make a big difference in the class.
 I am not a teacher
I am not a teacher, so I read this book looking for ways to better facilitate discussions/dialogues in democratic settings outside of the classroom. There are so many good ideas. My favorite is the Circle of Voices- 5 people stand in a circle, each speaking uninterrupted for 3 minutes. When you go back to the full group, you are only supposed to report the ideas of the others who were in your circle, so that everyone's opinion is heard, even if they are not a forceful speaker.
Very useful book!
I've been teaching at the college level for over ten years, and I'm always searching for new ideas to use in the classroom. When I ordered this book, I wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews were mixed; however, I was very pleased with this book.
The authors give some really useful and interesting ideas of different techniques and strategies that can be used to promote insightful, prolonged discussions. While I've run across some of the authors' suggestions before (such as using buzz groups or the jigsaw method), most of the suggestions were new and I can certainly see myself using most of the techniques in the classroom in the coming weeks. It is an expensive book, but worth it.
Lots of good ideas I could use
I've used discussion a lot over the years and often been frustrated by my students who seemed to be bored with it so I'm always on the look out for something that would help me. I had to read this book for a course I took and so was forced to check it out and I'd say it definitely helped. I liked that it was full of techniques and things for me to try and that it didn't just go into what to do in class but also spoke about how to set up discussions, get students ready for them etc. I can see now that a lot of what I tried before didn't work because my students weren't really ready for them. I'd say I've used about 50 % of the things I read about (some didn't really transfer for my classes) and mostly they worked pretty well. Along with getting students ready for discussion I liked the bits on making sure everyone has a chance to speak and on different types of questioning. The price is a bit high but if you're a teacher who uses discussion a lot and hasn't checked this out it's really worth looking at.
An Excellent Read
For people who want to become more effective in using discussion in teaching, especially with adults, this book is an excellent choice. It explains clearly and honestly the value and the limits of using discussion in teaching. From the opening chapter, in which dispositions of discussion are introduced, to chapters on preparing for discussion, sparking discussion, and keeping discussion going, the book remains engaging, practical, and genuinely helpful to those of us striving to become better facilitators of discussion.
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