DISCUSSION BASED CLASS (START BIG, GO SMALL)
by SHANE WERST
1. Interest level high
2. Participation higher
3. LARGE GROUP (16) DISCUSSION
3.1. UNDERSTANDING
3.2. INTEREST
3.3. THINKING LEVEL
4. MEDIUM GROUP (4) DISCUSSION
5. SMALL GROUP (2) DISCUSSION
6. Student centered
7. DEFINED OBJECTIVE
7.1. Lack of defined objective
7.1.1. wide range discussion
7.1.2. lack of purpose
7.1.3. interest level lowers at smaller groups
7.1.4. allowed for too many sidebars
7.2. Clearly defined objective
7.2.1. discussion stays on topic
7.2.2. creates shared understanding of expectations
7.2.3. limits sidebars
7.2.4. creates interest
7.2.5. creates participation