McKeachie’s Six Situations in Which Discussions May Be Appropriate
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This outline is based on Lowman (Chapter 6), Hoover (Chapter 8), McKeachie (Chapter 5). Click [References] to view sources.
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McKeachie’s Six Situations in Which Discussions May Be Appropriate |
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Developmental Discussion |
- Formulating problems
- Suggesting hypotheses
- Getting Data
- Evaluating alternative solutions
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Problems with Discussion |
- Nonparticipation
- Monopolizer
- Being patient
- Evaluating progress toward objectives
- Lack of prior reading
- Arguments
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Student emotions
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Getting Discussion Started |
- Common experience
- Question
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Controversy
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Roles of Teacher During Discussion |
- Expert
- Formal Authority
- Socializing Agent
- Facilitator
- Ego Ideal
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Person
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Objectives to Accomplish During Discussion |
- Content
- Thinking Skills
- Attitudes
- Student Involvement
- Interpersonal
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Student-centered versus Instructor-centered Discussion |