Discussion as a Way of Teaching
Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms
2nd Edition
Published on 9. August 2005
336 pages
978-1-118-42975-4 (ISBN)
Description
Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of the landmark book Discussion as a Way of Teaching shows how to plan, conduct, and assess classroom discussions. Stephen D. Brookfield and Stephen Preskill suggest exercises for starting discussions, strategies for maintaining their momentum, and ways to elicit diverse views and voices. The book also includes new exercises and material on the intersections between discussion and the encouragement of democracy in the classroom. This revised edition expands on the original and contains information on adapting discussion methods in online teaching, on using discussion to enhance democratic participation, and on the theoretical foundations for the discussion exercises described in the book. Throughout the book, Brookfield and Preskill clearly show how discussion can enliven classrooms, and they outline practical methods for ensuring that students will come to class prepared to discuss a topic. They also explain how to balance the voices of students and teachers, while still preserving the moral, political, and pedagogic integrity of discussion.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the First Edition of Discussion as a Way ofTeaching Winner of the 1999Choice Selection of the American Educational StudiesAssociation "Stimulating good discussions is often one of the more difficulttasks of teaching. In this book, Brookfield and Preskill offer awealth of information and strategies for improving dialogues in theclassroom. I found the teacher- and student-centered tone of thebook refreshing and the connections drawn between democraticeducation and discussion methods quite meaningful." --Mary Deane Sorcinelli, associate provost and director, Center forTeaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "Discussion as a Way of Teaching addresses an important,often underutilized pedagogical approach--the discussionmethod. The book is a practical and valuable resource for allfaculty seeking to improve their teaching and create morelearner-centered teaching environments." --Jodi Levine Laufgraben, director of first-year programs, TempleUniversity "It would be hard for anyone to read this book and not And upwith a large number of ideas about how to use discussion in theclassroom. Even experienced teachers are likely to be challenged insome of their own assumptions." --David Boud, professor of adult education, University ofTechnology, Sydney, Australia "This book provides an excellent overview of how to cultivateand nurture democratic dispositions and discussion habits instudents. Each chapter provides adaptable, practical, and clearlyarticulated strategies that both novice and experienced teacherscan use." --Gary Cale, associate professor of language and literature,Jackson Community College, MichiganMore details
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Stephen D. Brookfield | Stephen Preskill
Discussion as a Way of Teaching
Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms
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09/2005
2nd Edition
Jossey-Bass
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Persons
Stephen D. Brookfield is Distinguished University Professorat the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.A prolific writer, he is a three-time winner of the Cyril O. HouleAward for Literature in Adult Education for Understanding andFacilitating Adult Learning, Developing Critical Thinkers, andBecoming a Critically Reflective Teacher all from Jossey-Bass. Heis also the author of The Power of Critical Theory.
Stephen Preskill is Regents Professor of Education in theDepartment of Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning inthe College of Education at the University of New Mexico. He haswritten extensively on the history of educational reform, theconnections between education and democracy, and the role leadersand activists have played historically in fostering meaningfulchange.
Content
Preface to Second Edition.
Preface to the First Edition.
Gratitudes.
The Authors.
1. Discussion in a Democratic Society.
2. How Discussion Helps Learning and Enlivens Classrooms.
3. Preparing for Discussion.
4. Getting Discussion Started.
5. Keeping Discussion Going Through Questioning, Listening, andResponding.
6. Keeping Discussion Going Through Creative Grouping.
7. Discussion in Culturally Diverse Classrooms.
8. Discussing Across Gender Differences (Written with EleniRoulis).
9. Keeping Students' Voices in Balance.
10. Keeping Teachers' Voices in Balance.
11. Understanding the Dynamics of Online Discussion.
12. Creating the Conditions for Online Discussion.
13. How Theory Can Inform Discussion Practice.
14. Discussion Groups as Democratic Learning Laboratories.
15. Evaluating Discussion.
References.
Index.
