William Fawcett Hill's Learning Through Discussion

by Jerome Rabow, Michelle A. Charness, Johanna Kipperman

Facilitating high-level analytical thinking and self-directed learning, this stimulating, absorbing guide pinpoints how students effectively prepare for and participate in group discussions. An eight-step process plan outlines formal procedures by which course material is discussed adequately and learning takes place. A list of criteria that comprise informal expectations describes the values that participants are expected to develop. In addition, the development of participants' roles and skills and the role of the leader are discussed. Suggestions for implementing the methods presented in the book offer creative ideas for achieving successful results. Individuals seeking to take charge of their learning and to master critical thinking skills will benefit greatly throughout their lives from this concise yet highly informative book. Title of related interest also available from Waveland Young et al., Group A Practical Guide to Participation and Leadership, Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781577664758).

70 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2000

About the author

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Jerome Rabow, the recipient of numerous distinguished teaching awards, is co-author of Cracks in the Classroom Wall: An Analysis with Readings. He is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Reviews

[jayrt · Rating 5 out of 5]

so dense with wise nuggets of best teaching practices for a student centered learning environment.

alas, i haven’t myself implemented these strategies into my own teaching (my pedagogical freedom is rather limited), however, i have participated in a group where such dynamics were our functioning principles. that said, very good outcomes.