In our first installment, we shared a short summary of the speaking and listening standards, along with a few ways that we attempt to meet them in our classrooms. As we stated, discussions—both in ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Biographer Stacy Schiff talked about her early life including her family, education, and experience in publishing. In this lesson, students will view ...

One of Kevin Gannon’s favorite class discussion activities doesn’t involve much talking. Inspired by complete-the-story games in which players each write a line of a tale that builds off a previous ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Baylor University Professor Sarah Ford provided an overview of Eudora Welty's life and talents in photography and writing. Pulitzer Prize–winning ...

This seems to be the common rule in most classrooms. It is easily explained in a lecture setting. Indeed, everyone must be focused on what the professor is saying. A discussion would only create a ...

Discussion is a large part of teaching and learning. We want to see and hear our learners engaged in conversations about the course content, making connections to their lives or to other aspects of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Wexler is an education writer focusing on literacy. This article is more than 4 years old. The focus on reading and math ...

Examine the role of the Internet as a political campaign tool using reason, facts and examples in class discussion activities. Work in small groups to brainstorm reasons why they agree or disagree ...