145 - Teaching Workshop. Why Won't They Talk? Using Discussion and Active Engagement to Facilitate Student Learning

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

Faculty often wish to engage students in class discussion, but sometimes our efforts fall flat and we give up the effort. Why should we seek to engage students? What classroom norms sometimes undermine students’ participation? Which students are most likely to participate and to choose not to participate? How can an instructor manage both the dominant talkers and the non-talkers? We will engage each of these questions utilizing a review of the research to identify ways to structure class discussion to engage students and maximize learning. This workshop will help faculty recognize classroom norms related to participation in discussion and how to redefine the classroom in ways that facilitate students’ active engagement and thereby enhance learning.

Sub Unit

• Teaching Workshop

Session Organizer

• Jay R. Howard, Butler University

Leader

• Jay R. Howard, Butler University