This document discusses alternatives to lectures for teaching, focusing on discussion and cooperative group learning. It notes that while lectures are effective for lower-level learning objectives, discussions and groups work better for higher-level objectives like analysis and problem-solving. Discussions engage students more but require more preparation and time. Conducting effective discussions requires structuring them to allow for spontaneous interaction. Cooperative groups can be informal or formal, lasting a single class or a full semester, to complete tasks that require varied skills and allow all students to contribute.
This document discusses alternatives to lectures for teaching, focusing on discussion and cooperative group learning. It notes that while lectures are effective for lower-level learning obje…