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Facilitating Strong Classroom Discussion: April Heaney, Learn
Facilitating Strong Classroom Discussion: April Heaney, Learn
CLASSROOM DISCUSSION
April Heaney, LeaRN
Opening Questions
Describe a class you’ve taught or been a part of
that had strong discussion.
topics
Develop separate guidelines for controversial
discussion topics
Multiple Perspectives on an Issue
Affirmative action has promoted diverse student bodies and work
forces, and has provided equal opportunity for at least some
minorities. It has promoted diversity especially in higher education.
John Filter, Kansas State professor of political science
Show all perspectives that have come up, and ask for
others, especially less “mainstream” perspectives