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How can I run a great whole-class discussion?

March 11, 2025 by Stephanie Chasteen, University of Colorado Boulder

Quick tips from the Faculty Teaching Institute about how to run whole-class discussions. Whole class discussions are an opportunity for community dialogue. Below are practices to increase the number participating, give them time to think, and make it non-threatening and inclusive.

Faculty Teaching Institute,  class discussion


What can I do if students don’t speak up in discussions?

June 20, 2017 by Stephanie Chasteen, University of Colorado Boulder

Many active learning techniques require students to discuss their ideas either in small groups or in a large class discussion, but, as you know, students don't always erupt into productive conversation. This article focuses on helping students engage productively in discussions in active learning classrooms.

active learning,  discussion,  productive engagement,  student buy-in


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