This article was all about discussion in the classroom and
how when used effectively it can prove quite useful to both students and the teacher.
I agreed with the fact that discussion in the classroom can help students learn
from one another when students are using discussion appropriately, appropriately
meaning that they aren’t abusing it by taking advantage of the fact that the
teacher isn’t just standing in front of the classroom lecturing. Collaborative
learning between students can be a result of a teacher using discussion in the
classroom. Students hearing different viewpoints on a topic may enable them to
be more open minded. I also agree with the article when it said that students
disagreeing with each other can even be good because they can learn how to
argue their opinion without being rude. This also helps students be able to
explain their view points, make a valid argument, and helps them with speaking
in front of their peers.
I also liked when the article began discussing ways that the
teacher can make sure discussion in the classroom is used correctly. It said
that the teacher has to make sure students are prepared enough for the
discussion. The article suggested that teachers first model a correct
discussion and then also make specific guidelines and procedures for students
to follow so they don’t get to the discussion and get confused. It also said
that teachers should make the correct incentive for students to want to participate
in a classroom discussion by awarding points that will make a valid impact on a
student’s grade. It added that if students feel that there isn’t much incentive
for them to participate then they won’t.
Overall, I agreed with the majority of what this article had
to say.
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