1. Discussion “We become ourselves through others” Lev Vygotsky

2. Definition and Purpose Discussion is a purposeful conversation. At best, discussion is informal, but it should be always serious.  Students need sufficient background.  Students practice thinking.

3. Roles in Discussion Role of the leader: Recall the group to the question at hand, summarize from time to time. Role of the teacher: Moderator, consultant, Resource person Role of the participants: Well listener, clear and precise speaker Recorder: Secretary, recorder of the important points, resolve conflicts

4. Conducting Discussions Preparing and starting for a Discussion Understand exactly what the point at issue is to be. Find a initiatory activity (demonstration, buzz sessions, pretest, quiz, provocative question) Encourage to discuss

5. Conducting Discussions Guiding the Discussion Move in the direction it should go Keep silent Try to clarify the situation by asking question Summarize timely

6. Conducting Discussions Evaluating the Discussion Discussion about discussion (group) Free reaction sheets (self-evaluation or an observer)

7. What-When?  Discuss truths and assumptions not facts  At the beginning of the Problem solving