Class discussion

With some guidance, all students—whether outgoing or reserved—can effectively take part in class discussions.

If you are looking for a way of fostering a class discussion in the spirit of Socrates, this article can help! Open-ended questioning has a way of getting the creative juices flowing and everyone involved engaged. Read on to learn more about this effective classroom method.

Drawing on recent research on the psychology of social class, I argue that the material conditions in which people grow up and live have a lasting impact on their personal and social identities and t...

Creating a conversation circle. The one described is for a Spanish class, but it can easily be altered for English. I also like how the students became involved in the planning of the process as well.

Knowing how to successfully complete part of a whole task is a crucial life skill all students should have. Learn about the jigsaw method teaching strategy.

A small group of high school students engaged in discussion

Here they are: 15 formats for structuring a class discussion to make it more engaging, more organized, more equitable, and more academically challenging.

Looking for activities for children with limited mobility? Whether you’re making music or playing games, here are eight engaging activities to try!

Book clubs bring challenges in class management and assessment, but they can lead to improvements in students’ reading ability.

Six tips for using the powerful discussion model with students who are still acquiring the target language.