The teacher's guide to leading student-centered discussions
Subtitle: talking about texts in the classroom
By: Michael S. Hale, Elizabeth A. City.
Contributors: City, Elizabeth A.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
Subjects: Active learning; Student-centered learning; Discussion
Description: "Engage and enlighten students by skillfully guiding them through thought-provoking classroom discussions using these straightforward strategies. Aligned with the principles of Paideia and Socratic seminars, and packed with real-life examples, this teacher-friendly resource highlights the fundamentals of planning for text-based discourse, the four key factors that shape the teacher's decision-making during discussions, and tips for problem solving and fine-tuning facilitation skills"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.