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YeVonne Patterson
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9/19/2013

Discussion Model
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An instructional strategy designed to promote critical thinking and develop social skills that involves students sharing ideas about a common topic
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Theoretical Framework

Planning

Implementation

Assessing Motivation Modifications

Systematic ObservationsESSAYS are most commonorganization, expressing, and defending ideas requires critical thinking

Less structured, teacher facilitates process Based on Cognitive Learning Theory and Vygotskys sociocultural theory Provides students with more freedom and latitude to pursue ideas and opinions Students practice critical thinking and social skills Develop deeper insights into topics they are studying

Identifying and selecting topics Specifying learning objectives Developing student knowledge Establishing Structure

Introduction (Hook) Exploration Closure

Motivation- by being able to express their opinions and by defending these opinions, also by the desire to interact with their peers, competence, affiliation, and power needs in students, can promote leadership

So what? What is important to understand about this?

This model teaches students critical thinking and social skills. In order for students to participate in this model, they must have background knowledge. This model teaches students to respect the opinions of their classmates.