How to Engage and Assess Learning Through Discussion in Any Modality

Authors

Jef Fisher, Western Michigan UniversityFollow
Megan Hess, Western Michigan UniversityFollow
Alyssa Moon, Western Michigan UniversityFollow
Matt Strock, Western Michigan UniversityFollow
Wendy Swalla, Western Michigan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Version

publisher_pdf

Publication Date

4-9-2021

Abstract

Discussion is not just sharing ideas and answering questions. It can assist students in developing deeper understanding while honing their communication skills. A form of experiential learning, discussions empower students to communicate and vocalize their thinking, internalize experiences, and encourages them to more aptly reflect on and apply what they learn. In this interactive session, we will explore examples and exercises that you can use in any course to facilitate discussion and gauge student comprehension.

Comments

There are several resources linked here from the Assessment in Action Conference presentation including:

1) Additional resource document

2) Discussion virtual handout

3) Ideas for introduction

4) Slides for the presentation

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Fisher, Jef; Hess, Megan; Moon, Alyssa; Strock, Matt; and Swalla, Wendy, "How to Engage and Assess Learning Through Discussion in Any Modality" (2021). Assessment in Action Conference. 77.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/assessment_day/77