Small group settings or conferences my encourage students to participate if they are reluctant to share personal understandings and feelings in large groups. Teachers must be familiar with, or be interested in, the material being discussed. Note which materials elicit students' interest and participation to guide future What Students Learn about Language and Literature Effective discussions require appropriate listening and speaking skills and behaviour. Everyone's expressed ideas and opinions should be respected and valued. Stories, illustrations and films can be related to other materials and to life experiences.
Language brings meaning to what is observed, heard and read.
Adaptations and Applications Students could initiate discussions about resources in all subject areas.